Profitable House of S. N. Mnatsakanova
An early 20th-century apartment building on Pushkinskaya Street, this mixed-use structure reflects the commercial and residential character of pre-Soviet Rostov-on-Don.
At a glance
Built between 1911 and 1915, this Rostov-on-Don mansion functioned as a rental property and mixed-use building combining commercial and residential spaces. The structure was commissioned by owner Serpuga Nikokhosyanovna Mnatsakanova, a property developer of the era.
History
Constructed during the early years of the 20th century, the building emerged as part of Rostov’s urban development under the Russian Empire. At the time of its completion around 1914, the premises housed the technical office of Nessara, indicating its role as both a commercial and residential hub. The structure has remained in private ownership, with businessman Alexander Gennadyevich Kurinov among its notable proprietors.
What you see
The building spans three floors with a clear functional division. Ground-floor commercial spaces open directly to Pushkinskaya Street, while residential apartments occupy the second and third stories. This vertical arrangement—typical of late Imperial Russian urban architecture—reflects the pragmatic integration of commerce and domestic life in provincial cities.
Cultural significance
The mansion documents the architectural and economic character of Rostov-on-Don during the final decades before the Russian Revolution. It exemplifies the city’s growth as a commercial and trading center in the Don River region.
Key facts
- Country: Russia
- City: Rostov-on-Don
- Address: Pushkinskaya Street, House 65
- Built: 1911–1915
- Original owner: Serpuga Nikokhosyanovna Mnatsakanova
- Status: Regional cultural heritage object (designated 2004)
- Coordinates: 47.223914, 39.707817
Practical information & getting there
The building stands on Pushkinskaya Street in central Rostov-on-Don. It remains a private structure and is designated as a regional cultural heritage object by the Regional Inspectorate for Protection and Operation of Historical and Cultural Monuments (Order No. 191, 29 December 2004). Viewing is external only.
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