On the estate, there are two new buildings and two ancient ones, among which stands out the wing house known as the "House with Firebirds."
In its time, wealthy townspeople competed in the sophistication of their homes' designs. Retired feldfebel Zhelyabov, aiming to outdo his competitors, commissioned the construction of a complex of four houses. One of them, the "House with Firebirds," features spire-topped towers, triangular pediments with lace carvings, and stylized figures of firebirds on the roof, making it a hallmark of wooden architecture. This fairy-tale beauty can only be admired from the street, as the house is residential.
The building was erected in the early 20th century based on the design of local architect Pyotr Fedorovsky. There is a legend that the house was built as a gift for the daughter of merchant Zhelyabo, which is why it resembles a wedding cake.
The house is executed in the style of Russian wooden architecture. Due to the combination of decorative forms, upward-reaching towers with elegant finishes, and rich wood carvings, it is considered one of the most significant monuments of wooden architecture preserved in the city.
Interestingly, the scrolls depicted on the window frames, according to local historians, may symbolize the Talmud and Torah, as Leontiy Zhelyabo was Jewish.
This house is a cultural heritage site of federal significance; it was recently restored. Ordinary townspeople live in it, claiming that this ancient wooden house has very good energy.
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