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.