The son of a deacon of the Church of the Academy of Arts. In 1827 determined the Academy of fine Arts; in 1832 - polupansiona. Received medals: in 1836 - 2 silver; in 1838 - 2 silver. in 1839 he received the title of artist XIV class and was awarded 2 gold medal for the program "Isaac blesses Jacob". (Kondakov)