As well as leading during the Winter War (1939–1940). He was the commander of Kharkov Military District, then Inspector of Infantry for the Red Army Commander of the Transbaikal Front during 1941.
In addition to leading during the Winter War (1939–1940), he held various military positions, including commander of the Kharkov Military District, Inspector of Infantry for the Red Army, and Commander of the Transbaikal Front from 1941.