After the award of a PhD for a thesis written under I M Vinogradov 's supervision, Ivan Alexandrovich actively worked on research and taught in both Leningrad University and in Leningrad Mining University. Skopin's mother was a chemist.
Matapos ang award ng isang PhD para sa isang sanaysay na nakasulat sa ilalim ng IM Vinogradov 's pangangasiwa, Ivan Alexandrovich aktibong nagtrabaho sa pananaliksik at itinuro sa parehong Leningrad University at sa Leningrad Mining University. Skopin ng ina ay isang parmasya.