During Napoleon's invasion, historic Moscow suffered greatly, but some buildings survived and today serve as examples of 18th-century architecture. Among them is the main house of the Baryshnikov estate, designed by the famous Russian architect Matvey Kazakov. The construction of the large mansion in the classical style began in 1793 and was completed in 1802. The building had a U-shape and actually consisted of three wings. The central part housed the owner of the estate, while the side wings were used for servants, dining, and other needs.

Ivan Ivanovich Baryshnikov, the creator of the new estate, was a wealthy man. Thanks to his talent and many years of service, he received a noble title, a family coat of arms, and the right to pass nobility to his descendants. Before the war, he began to expand his estate, but did not manage to complete the work. In 1812, fire spared the estate, but it suffered greatly from looting and was fully restored only after passing to the founder's son-in-law. Stepan Begichev, the new owner, was enterprising and was friends with Alexander Sergeyevich Griboedov, who often visited him. The poet, writer, and diplomat spent a lot of time here and even wrote part of the comedy 'Woe from Wit.'

In the following decades, the estate changed several owners. A small church was built on its territory, but the main mansion avoided significant changes. After the arrival of Soviet power, the estate was nationalized and housed a skin and venereal disease dispensary. In recent times, the building housed a journalistic editorial office and halls for various events. It now needs restoration. It is important to note that some rooms have preserved part of the decor, and the mansion remains an inspiring place that conveys the atmosphere of the past.