In the 20th century, Tverskaya Street changed significantly: now its buildings are mainly composed of multi-story structures in the style of Stalinist architecture. However, some constructions have retained their former appearance, among them stands out a building with a green facade and unusual decor at the beginning of the street. Few know that its foundation is much older than it seems.

In the era of Peter I, Tverskaya became an important artery between Moscow and St. Petersburg, attracting noble families who sought to build luxurious homes here. Among them was Prince Grigory Fedorovich Dolgorukov, whose house featured European elements on the facade. After his death, Alexei Grigoryevich lived in the house, playing an important role at court during the reign of Peter II and attempting to marry off his daughter Ekaterina to him. However, the emperor died on the day of the wedding, and the family lost influence, while Alexei Grigoryevich was exiled to Berezov, where he passed away.

The Dolgorukov Palace was repeatedly rebuilt. It is believed that its remnants are preserved in the left part of the modern building. In 1835, the building became a rental house for M.T. Gontzov. In the 1880s, architect S.F. Voskresensky updated the facade and added to the building, transforming it into the passage of the Postnikov merchants, where shops and offices were located. In 1910 and 1913, the house was rebuilt again: atlantes and a central dome appeared. After the revolution, it housed the V.E. Meyerhold Theatre, which closed in 1938, and in 1940, Meyerhold was executed. Since 1946, the building has been home to the Moscow Drama Theatre named after M.N. Yermolova.