One of the remarkable examples of pre-revolutionary architecture in Rostov-on-Don is the residential house of merchant Asmaev, built in the early last century. Asmaev, a merchant of the 2nd guild, was a wealthy man who traded in manufactured goods and owned several buildings. He lived in this house with his family.

The building has an L-shape. Previously, other structures adjoined it from the yard, which were destroyed during the Soviet era. There was a grand entrance from Dmitrievskaya Street with a beautiful door, recently replaced by the residents with an iron one featuring a coded lock. The entrance to the yard was fenced with a relief brick fence, of which only a small fragment remains today.

After the revolution, the house was confiscated from its owners, but fortunately, it retained its interior decor. Although much has suffered, the house still captivates with its beauty, as can be seen in modern photographs. It is also worth noting the high quality of construction, as the house has withstood the addition of three floors in the following decades and will likely stand for many more years.