Born in 1923 in the village of Ilyinsky, Morkin District, the Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic. Guard Sergeant, gun commander. His ability to fight was written in the corps newspaper “Udar po vragu”(Strike the Enemy). The information was posted under the headings: "In battle and while studying, act as an artilleryman Vasilyev!", "Master of artillery fire", "Warrior, commander, educator", etc. He was awarded the Order of the Red Banner, the Red Star, medals "For Courage", "For defense of Stalingrad ". Participant in the Victory Parade in Moscow in June 1945.