Retired black sea fleet. A non-commissioned officer of the 6th marine artillery brigade. July 21, 1826, he entered the Academy of fine arts. In 1828 – 2 silver medals; in 1830 "was found worthy to receive 2 gold medal" for "the project of the Church of the papal houses, and the solemn monument"; in 1832, the title of the artist XIV class; in 1857 the title of academician.
(Kondakov)