Student of the Academy of arts from 1867 Received medals in 1865 – 2 silver for "the project for the house of the rich lady (widow) who devoted themselves to philanthropy"; in 1866 – 2 silver for the "Conservatory project"; in 1867, 1 silver; in 1868 2 gold. In 1870 – the title of class artist of 1 degree for the program: "the Project of the people's house". In 1880, the title of academician.
(Kondakov)