From November 1931 he commanded the 39th Cavalry Regiment, transferring to command the 32nd Cavalry Regiment in December 1936. In July 1937 he became commander of the 6th Cavalry Division. From September 1938 he was a tactics instructor at the Cavalry Commanders' Improvement Courses, and from July 1939 served as inspector of cavalry in the Transbaikal Military District.
From November 1931 to December 1936, he held command positions within the 39th and 32nd Cavalry Regiments. He then became commander of the 6th Cavalry Division in July 1937. From September 1938 to July 1939, he served as a tactics instructor at the Cavalry Commanders' Improvement Courses. Finally, from July 1939, he was appointed inspector of cavalry in the Transbaikal Military District.