The mansion of Molchanov and Savina, built in 1905-1906 for actress Maria Savina at the request of her husband Anatoly Yevgrafovich Molchanov, is considered one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau in St. Petersburg. It is located at 17 Literators Street.

Anatoly Molchanov, a merchant and entrepreneur, was madly in love with Maria Savina, who inspired him. In the early 20th century, he decided to build a magnificent mansion for his new family, sparing no expense. In 1905, he purchased a plot on Aptekarsky Island and invited architect Mikhail Geisler to develop the project. Geisler created an asymmetrical building with expressive facades, diverse windows, abundant stucco, and ornate grilles. The stucco work was done by the master Chakhotin's firm, decorating the facades with winding vines, flowers, and rosettes. The first floor is designed with rustication resembling rough stone, contrasting with colorful majolica panels. The second-floor balcony is adorned with a ceramic panel depicting a cyclamen. The corner of the building is highlighted by a bay window with a tall spire and the initials AE. Behind the house are service wings and a garden.

The interior spaces were also designed by Geisler. The first floor housed a library, study, dining room, and a room for theatrical costumes, while the second floor contained a dressing room, wardrobe, and living quarters. The dining room was decorated with wooden panels, coffered ceilings, and stucco, as well as tiled stoves. Stained glass dedicated to the hostess's theatrical roles played an important role in the interiors. For example, in the composition "Viking Raid," a kidnapped girl is depicted, presumably modeled after Savina. The grand staircase is adorned with a triptych panel dedicated to dramatic heroes and art.

Molchanov and Savina moved into the mansion in 1907. Their home was frequented by notable figures in the arts, such as Anatoly Koni, Nikolai Figner, and Yuri Yuriev. Savina passed away in this house on September 8, 1915. In 1918, Molchanov opened a museum dedicated to Savina, which operated until 1925, after which the building was repurposed for offices and communal housing, with the interiors remodeled. The decoration of the main entrance and many interiors was lost.

For a long time, the building fell into disrepair, but it has now been restored and recognized as a federal heritage site. Maria Savina was long forgotten, but now a memorial plaque has been installed on the wall of the house, reminding that she lived and died here.