Selected dates:
February 28, 1902
Born in the village of Kostyukovka (Russian Empire, now Gomel region, Republic of Belarus).
After serving in the Red Army, he entered the Vitebsk Art College, where he studied with V. Rutsay, M. Ende and F. Vogt.
Since 1927
Participated in exhibitions.
1928-1930
He was one of the organizers of the youth association of the Association of Revolutionary Artists in Vitebsk.
Late 1920s
He taught at the Vitebsk Art College.
1930
After graduation , he moved to Minsk.
1933–1936
He was the chairman of the organizing committee of the Union of Soviet Artists of the BSSR.
1942-1944
Lived and worked in Moscow.
1951-1955
Deputy of the Supreme Council of the BSSR.
1956–1961
He was the chairman of the Union of Artists of the BSSR.
February 4, 1961
The artist died in Minsk.
2002
For the 100th anniversary of Pavel Gavrilenko, Belposhta issued a commemorative envelope - his portrait against the backdrop of his workshop.