In February 1895, the Clinic of Skin and Venereal Diseases was opened at Devichye Pole, built with funds from G.G. Solodovnikov. It became part of the clinical town of Moscow University and was equipped with the latest achievements in science and technology. Contemporaries called it the Mecca of Russian dermatology. It was one of the first specialized medical institutions in Russia where skin and venereal diseases were studied and treated.

The clinical town was mainly built on donations from patrons whose relatives suffered from incurable diseases. Clinics were often named after the patrons themselves or their loved ones. However, the Clinic of Skin Diseases never bore Solodovnikov's name.

G.G. Solodovnikov came from a family of merchants from Serpukhov, and by the age of forty, his fortune was estimated in millions. He was not only a successful entrepreneur but also a well-known eccentric and the hero of anecdotes. He could not sue the authors of caricatures and feuilletons due to the lack of a noble title. To obtain one, Solodovnikov decided to build a useful institution for the city.

In 1891, the city administration proposed that he build a Clinic for Venereal Diseases. At first, he refused, expecting mockery, but since the city was busy constructing medical institutions for the university, he was offered only this clinic.

Solodovnikov agreed and contributed the necessary amount, even more, but on the condition that the clinic would not bear his name. Soon after, he received an order and nobility for his contribution.

The building of the clinic was designed by architect K.M. Bykovsky. It is located on a corner plot and consists of several parts. The architecture of the building harmonizes with other clinics in the town, and the angled facade opens a view of B. Pirogovskaya Street, where the clinics are located.

Initially, the clinic was designed for 60 beds: the men's department was on the first floor, and the women's on the second. As in other clinics in the town, the principle of separating patient and student flows was strictly observed.

The first professor of the clinic was A.I. Pospelov, an outstanding Russian dermatologist. Thanks to his efforts, a rich museum of skin and venereal diseases was assembled and transferred to the university in 1892. The museum has survived and contains over 2000 wax casts depicting various skin and venereal diseases. In terms of quality and quantity of exhibits, it is a national treasure with no analogs in the country. The exhibits were created in the workshop of the sculptors from Thebes.

The building was used for filming the series 'Nine Months' in 2006.