Alexander
Semenovich Kudinov

The son of provincial Secretary. Pupil of Academy of fine arts from 1821 Received medals: in 1830 – 2 silver; in 1831 – the same; in 1832 – 1 silver. In 1833 he graduated from the course with the title of artist XIV class and was determined by the pensioner of Academy of arts "for greater improvement." Issued gold medals in 1835 – 2 "project station"; in 1836 – 1 for the program: "writing the big project of the fair". In 1837 he was sent abroad for 6 years a pensioner of the Academy of arts; in 1843 returned from abroad; in 1844, the title of academician; in 1859 – Professor of architecture.

(Kondakov)