Student of the Academy of arts from 1861, he Received medals in 1865 – 2 silver for the project "houses for the rich lady (widow) who devoted themselves to philanthropy"; in 1868, 1 silver for the project "a rich meeting room for the Academy of arts". In the same year – the title of class artist of 3 degrees; in 1885 – the title of class artist of 2 degrees.
(Kondakov)