Moscow University
He was open and sociable, he became the soul of the company of young Russian artists. He was a good draftsman, a subtle connoisseur of art. Bibikov not only knew thoroughly the artistic monuments of Rome, but studied "all its background ... and he became an improviser, who was applauded by the Russians and the Italians".
Matvey Pavlovich studied at the Communication Department of Moscow University (1830-1835), but he did not graduate from the course.
Matvey Pavlovich was an officer of special assignments with his uncle, a Saratov governor.
Matvey Pavlovich Bibikov was open and sociable, he was the heart and the soul of young Russian artists. He was a good draftsman, a subtle connoisseur of art. Matvey Pavlovich not only knew thoroughly the artistic monuments of Rome but studied "all its background ... and he became an improviser, who was applauded by the Russians and the Italians".
