Born in the city of Vorozhba of Sumy region. 1921 – 1927 studied at the Khu at F. Krichevsky. In 1925 he became a member of AHCU, later Chairman of the Presidium of the AHCHOY in Kharkov. In 1931 – postgraduate student of Kharkiv polygraphic Institute, 1932 – assistant KhSAI. Since 1934 lecturer in KHI, where in 1947, received the title of Professor. For his pedagogical activity he was awarded with "badge of honor" and "For a great job."