He then entered Leningrad's F. Engels National Institute of Economics, where he graduated from the Industrial Department in 1929 and was sent to work as an engineer at the Leningrad Chemistry Department's Planning Department.
Siis astus Leningradi F. Engelsi-nimelisse Rahvamajandusinstituuti, kus lõpetas 1929. aastal tööstusosakonna ning saadeti insenerina tööle Leningradi keemiatrusti plaaniosakonda.