Published on: 2026-08-27
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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18 historic buildings and structures in Moscow have been entered into the Unified State Register of Cultural Heritage Sites. Among them are the income house with shops of Prince A.G. Gagarin, the building of the Technical School named after F.Ya. Ermakov, the mansion of S.D. Mstislavsky, and other constructions. They are now under state protection. Owners and tenants are required to preserve their historic appearance and maintain the buildings in accordance with the approved protection requirements.
The Income House of I.S. Calmeera
The revenue house of I.S. Kalmeer was built in 1913–1914 based on the project of the famous Russian architect Valentin Dubovsky with the participation of Nikolai Arkhipov. The client was lawyer and public figure Iosif Kalmeer, who conceived a kind of “house of arts.” This idea was reflected in the building’s design. Features of neoclassicism in its architecture are combined with rich decoration, and the interiors, created with the participation of master Ignaty Nivinsky, stand out with a rare variety of artistic motifs for a revenue house.
After the revolution, the spacious apartments were divided into communal flats, but the building retained its status as one of the cultural centers of Povarskaya Street. Over the years, poet Bella Akhmadulina, artist Boris Messerer, and actor Alexander Kaidanovsky lived and worked here. The basement housed the “School of Dramatic Art” theater.
Today, the building on Povarskaya Street (house 20) remains a valuable monument of Moscow architecture from the early 20th century.
The income house of A.K. Yečka
The income house of A.K. Yechkin was built in 1902–1903 according to the project of the architect Nikita Lazarev. The client was the entrepreneur Alexander Yechkin, who collected documents on the history of Russia. The building is located at: Arbat Street, house 23, building 1.
The building has preserved its historic appearance and is considered a vivid monument of early 20th-century Art Nouveau. The main and courtyard facades in the Art Nouveau style are of particular value. They are decorated with stucco, metal wrought decor, and ceramic cladding. The house is associated with the names of well-known cultural figures. Sculptor Sergey Konenkov lived here, as well as artists Pavel and Alexander Korin, who were visited by Maxim Gorky.
Income house of Ya. M. Tolstoy
The income house of Yakov Mikhailovich Tolstoy was built in 1904–1905 according to the project of architect Nikita Lazarev. The building on Arbat Street (house 29) is an example of Moscow Art Nouveau from the early 20th century, featuring characteristic plastic forms, asymmetrical accents, and stucco decoration typical of this style.
From the earliest years, the building housed both residential and commercial premises. Several apartments were occupied by the owner’s family, while the rest were rented out. A printing house, Mitrofan Grachev’s hat shop with a workshop and a fabric dyeing collection point, as well as the “photography and workshop” of the pre-revolutionary photographer Pavel Ostroumov, were opened here. In the backyard, there was a garden with a fountain and a pool.
Before the revolution, part of the premises was occupied by a hotel. Because of this, the building is considered one of the last examples in Moscow of hotel buildings designed in the Art Nouveau style, which gives it special significance in the city’s architectural history. In 1913, a sixth floor was added to the building. At the same time, its expressive appearance and decorative elements were successfully preserved.
At different times, representatives of the creative intelligentsia lived here. Today, the house remains a prominent part of the historical architecture of Arbat and a valuable monument of Moscow’s urban heritage.
Income house with shops of Prince A.G. Gagarin
The profitable house with shops of Prince A.G. Gagarin is a rare example of a building in which several eras are combined in its appearance. At its core are chambers from the 18th century that were damaged during the fire of 1812 and were incorporated into the newly reconstructed building in 1817. At the beginning of the 19th century, the building consisted of a main house situated deep in the courtyard and two wings. Its modern appearance was gradually formed: in 1886–1887 — according to a project executed by Viktor Kossov, and in 1896 — with the participation of Roman Klein.
The building at 19 Kuznetsky Most Street, building 1, was created as a commercial and income property. Shops were located on the lower floors, and apartments and service rooms on the upper floors. A branch of the famous department store “Myur and Meriliz” was opened here, and several photo studios operated, including the well-known Adolf Richter photo atelier “Yu. Mebius” in Moscow.
The building is designed in the eclectic style with elements of Baroque and Classicism. Its main facade plays an important role in preserving the historical appearance of Kuznetsky Most as a shopping street of the late 19th to early 20th century.
Technical School named after F.Ya. Ermakov
The building of the F.Ya. Ermakov Technical School on Prechistenskaya Embankment (house 11, structure) 1) was built in 1905–1906 based on the design of architect Nikolay Faleev under the supervision of Nikolay Markov. The construction was funded by the bequest of Moscow philanthropist and industrialist Flor Ermakov.
For the first time in Moscow, reinforced concrete foundations and piles were used in the construction of the building. Thanks to this, the school became one of the most advanced engineering structures of its time and an important milestone in the history of domestic construction. The monumental building on the banks of the Moscow River combines features of early 20th-century rational architecture with a well-thought-out functional layout.
After the revolution, the building continued to be used for educational purposes. It housed technical educational institutions, including the Moscow Energy Technical School. The historic structure still retains its original purpose today, continuing the traditions of vocational education in Moscow.
The administrative building of the Moscow-Kursk and Nizhny Novgorod-Murom Railways
The building on Stara Basmannaya Street (house 11/2, building 1) was constructed in 1898–1899 according to the design by architects Nikolay Orlov and Mikhail Aladyin. It served as the administrative center for two major railway lines of the Russian Empire, which played an important role in the development of the country’s transportation system. In addition to office spaces, the building housed apartments for railway department employees, and part of the premises was leased out.
The building is designed in the style of classicizing eclecticism. The symmetrical facade is adorned with monumental half-columns. Of particular value are the architectural and artistic interiors that have survived to this day, including wall and ceiling alfreigh painting.
After the revolution, the purpose of the house did not change: it is still connected with the railway industry. At the same time, the building has preserved its historic architectural appearance and valuable decorative elements from the late 19th century.
The mansion of S.D. Mstislavsky
The mansion on Gagarinsky Lane (house 8a) was built in 1925 for the writer, historian, and revolutionary figure Sergey Mstislavsky. By that time, individual residential construction in the center of Moscow was already becoming rare, so the house holds a special place among monuments of post-revolutionary architecture. Architects Alexey Shchusev and Boris Roerich participated in the design, and the construction works were carried out by engineer Sergey Makarov.
The small two-story house combines features of traditional Moscow estate architecture with new artistic explorations of the 1920s. Its modest size, wooden elements, and picturesque silhouette clearly distinguish the building from the surrounding multi-story development.
The history of the mansion is connected not only with Sergey Mstislavsky. Later, for many years, it housed the workshop of the artist Vladimir Chapli. Today the mansion is of interest as a rare example of a private Moscow house from the early USSR era.
Tenement House of the Moscow Basmanny Partnership
The income house of the Moscow Basmanny Partnership was built in 1913–1915 according to the project of architect Adolf Seligson. It became one of the largest residential complexes of pre-revolutionary Moscow. The building was conceived as part of a large-scale quarter of modern income houses, which was supposed to stretch along Basmanny Dead End. However, World War I and subsequent revolutionary events prevented the full implementation of the project.
The house stands out with its neo-Gothic architecture, unusual for residential buildings of that time. The street facades are decorated with small columns topped by turrets, balconies with stone carved railings, triangular pediments, and a semicircular tower at the corner. The main vestibules and stair landings are adorned with stucco decor in the neo-Gothic style, and the staircases have ornate metal railings.
Today, the house is a valuable monument of early 20th-century architecture and one of the most prominent buildings in the Basmanny district. It is located at the address: Novaya Basmannaya Street, house 10, building 1.
The Revenue House of Architect V.N. Volokitina
The revenue house was built in 1913–1914 according to the design of architect Vasily Volokitin. The building belongs to the late period of Moscow Art Nouveau. Its facade is distinguished by expressive plasticity and decorative detailing, characteristic of prestigious revenue houses of the early 20th century.
The house on Malaya Molchanovka Street (building 8, structure 2) was intended for renting apartments to wealthy tenants, which influenced its layout and level of comfort. To this day, the unique design of the main vestibule with a coffered ceiling and stucco decoration in an antique style has been preserved. The staircase is adorned with openwork railings and stained glass windows in the landings.
Today the building remains a monument to Moscow residential architecture of the Art Nouveau era and part of the historical environment of the Arbat lanes.
From industrial facilities to urban estates
Other objects with different histories and purposes have also been included in the Unified State Register. For example, the woolen factory of I.G. Kozhevnikov in Sviblovo — one of the oldest industrial complexes in the northeast of Moscow.
The register also included the cast-iron gates and fountain in the town named after Bauman. They are part of the Izmaylovskaya (Nikolaevskaya) military almshouse ensemble — one of the largest charitable institutions of the Russian Empire for army veterans.
Several more buildings represent the historical residential development of the capital. Among them is the revenue house of the Partnership “A. Bakhrushin and Sons” on Tverskaya Street (house 12, building 1), erected in 1900–1901 according to the design of architect Karl Hippius.
The residential house of E.P. Sokolova — N.M. Kandyrina in 1st Koptelsky Lane (house 18, building 1) received the status of a cultural heritage site. Its facades are designed in the style of high eclecticism, characteristic of the late 19th century.
The main house of the city estate on Novaya Basmannaya Street (building 18, structure 1) has been added to the register. The two-story mansion is known as the Warentsov — Stekker — Golitsyn estate. Another object is the revenue house on Potapovsky Lane (building 10), built in 1914 by order of the Zavarsky family, who were engaged in entrepreneurial activities.
A separate part of the list consists of two buildings on Syromyatnichesky Passage related to charitable activities. The almshouse with the house church of Reverend Gerasim of Jordan at: house 6, building 1 was built with funds from the Moscow merchant and industrialist Gerasim Khludov. The Vostryakov Primary School at: house 8, building 1 is part of the ensemble of Khludov’s charitable institutions, formed in the second half of the 19th century.
Inclusion of buildings and structures in the Unified State Register allows for the preservation of their historical appearance and authentic architectural elements. Work on cultural heritage sites is carried out according to projects approved by the capital’s authorities. Department of Cultural Heritage, and based on the issued permits. All stages of the restoration are conducted under the supervision of the agency’s specialists.
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