In January 1942, he was appointed as the commander of the 185th Rifle Division. During the Rzhev-Vyazma operation, his unit was assigned to 29th Army, Kalinin Front.
He took command of the 185th Rifle Division in January 1942. His division played a role during the Rzhev-Vyazma campaign as part of the 29th Army within the Kalinin Front.