In January 1921, he was promoted to chief of staff of the division, covering the White Sea coast near Arkhangelsk. In April, the 21st was transferred to Siberia, where it eliminated Andrey Bakich and Alexander Kaygorodov's remnant White forces in the Altai Mountains.
In January 1921, he was promoted to chief of staff for a division covering the White Sea coast near Arkhangelsk. In April, the unit was transferred to Siberia where it eliminated Andrey Bakich and Alexander Kaygorodov's remaining White forces in the Altai Mountains.