In the 18th house on Moskovskaya Street during the Russian Empire, there was an unusual establishment for that time, a skating roll, where townspeople skated on roller skates.

The rink opened in the early 20th century. Initially, it was not very popular, as the residents of Penza and visitors considered this entertainment dangerous. The local press wrote: "Learning this art is not so easy, and there were few who wanted to break their noses and necks on the asphalt." However, thanks to successful advertising, the attitude towards the skating roll changed, and Penza residents began to visit it in large numbers. Inside, one could not only skate but also have a pleasant time. A buffet served jelly, sandwiches, and non-alcoholic drinks, while music from a gramophone played near the rink.

Journalists from the newspaper "Gubernskie Vedomosti" noted: "In the boxes at the tables, there is a lot of young, well-dressed public enjoying the cold menu of the buffet without alcohol. The stage is decorated and occupied by an orchestra. There are many skaters on the track, and the characteristic rustle of wheels can be heard. The audience is diverse: fops with partings to the back of their heads, a student with the look of a future minister, officers, cadets, gymnasium students, and ladies, many ladies. During the day at opening, there were many children. The mood is cheerful, laughter and chatter can be heard. One little fellow fell, tore his pants, and, blushing, ran off the track. In the center of the track, an instructor performs amazing numbers, eliciting applause. In a separate training room, beginners are unsuccessfully trying to master their legs, falling. A lady in deep mourning moves like a drunk, clutching at the walls."

Unfortunately, this unique establishment did not survive the economic crisis at the end of the Russian Empire and closed shortly before the October Revolution.