He graduated from a tank school and immediately went to the front. He took part in tank battles, took part in the heroic assault for the capture of Berlin. In the Battle of the Kursk Bulge. Awarded: 1) the Medal for the capture of Berlin 2) the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st degree. 3) Order of the Red Star 4) Medal for courage "For the Battle Zalsugi" 5) Medal "FOR VICTORY OVER GERMANY IN THE GREAT PATRIOTIC WAR 1941-1945"