Mikhail Nikitich Kalashnikov, a first guild merchant, was known for his practicality and honesty. He surprised the city's residents with his desire to build a large two-story brick building for the city public assembly.

In the summer of 1871, he promised that the residents of Yekaterinodar would celebrate Christmas and New Year in his new house, and he kept his word. After negotiations with architect V.A. Filippov and drafting plans, active work began, overseen by the architect himself. The construction progressed at an incredible speed, and the townspeople admired the quality of the masonry. Even the rain did not stop the builders. However, there were envious people who thought such haste was ridiculous. But they were astonished when, after four months, the house was ready.

On December 25, 1871, Vasily Andreyevich Filippov confirmed that the townspeople would celebrate the New Year in the new hall. This was a joyful event for the ladies of the city, who had previously celebrated in the old public assembly in the fortress, making their way there in muddy weather. Krasnaya Street was then unpaved and dirty.

The interior decoration of the hall was luxurious, with tropical plants, ribbons, and streamers, illuminated by an unusual chandelier made of soldiers' bayonets. Mikhail Kalashnikov also decided to improve the approach to the building by paving the street with stone slabs from the construction of the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral.

The public club became a place for the townspeople to gather, hosting charity evenings, Christmas trees, masquerades, and other events. Later, Mikhail Kalashnikov added a three-story annex with shops, one of which belonged to a major merchant, Moiseenko. This was a prototype of modern supermarkets.

However, Kalashnikov's plans were disrupted by illness. He went bankrupt, and his property was sold at auction. Mikhail Nikitich could not withstand the blow and passed away on May 11, 1876. The city administration supported his widow and three children: daughter Anna, son Vasily, and son Nikolai, who received an education at the city's expense.

Over the years, this house housed the city administration, the merchants' society, a theater, a jewelry store, and a tram workers' club. The building was repeatedly rebuilt and was destroyed during the years of occupation, but it was restored. Despite all the disasters, it has retained its original appearance. It now houses a public employment center and a pub.