One of the architectural gems of Rostov-on-Don is the red-brick house that belonged to the hereditary merchants Bredikhin. It was built between 1910 and 1915 in the style of late Art Nouveau. The owner of this magnificent mansion came from a merchant family that had lived in the city almost since its founding. However, after the arrival of Soviet power, the Bredikhin family disappeared from Rostov.

The house is a two-story building, its facade adorned with images of nymphs from the Rhine River. According to ancient belief, these nymphs bring good luck to girls, suggesting that the building may have been intended for a woman. However, there is no exact information about this, nor about the fate of the people who lived here before the revolution.

With the advent of Soviet power, the building was confiscated and turned into communal housing, leading to the loss of a significant part of its interior decor. The surviving fragments of pre-revolutionary decoration are in a deplorable state. Nevertheless, the house still makes an impression, and antique lovers come to see the remnants of stucco, cast-iron railings, fireplace, and other elements of former luxury. Today, the building remains residential but is in an emergency state and requires urgent major repairs to avoid tragedy.