He first studied at the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at Saratov State University, but then he transferred to Moscow University. He then graduated in 1927. In 1930, he was named head of higher mathematics at Saratov University.
Initially, he attended the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at Saratov State University, but then moved on to Moscow University for his studies. He completed his education in 1927 and was subsequently named head of higher mathematics at Saratov University in 1930.