Aleksandr Mikhailovich began his education at home, then later one of his uncles R M Sechenov prepared him for entering the Gymnasium. Lyapunov was not the only one being coached by Sechenov who was teaching his own daughter Natalia Rafailovna Sechenov at the same time.
Aleksandr Mikhailovich nagsimula ang kanyang edukasyon sa bahay, pagkatapos ng isa sa kanyang mga uncles RM Sechenov handa siya para sa pagpasok ng himnasyo. Lyapunov ay hindi ng isa lamang na coached by Sechenov na pagtuturo sa kanyang sariling anak na babae Natalia Rafailovna Sechenov sa parehong oras.