In the vast expanses of Russia, one can find many abandoned old estates, but the Baryshnikov estate stands out against this backdrop, as does the history of the family founded by the wealthy Vyazma merchant Sidor Alekseevich Baryshnikov. He passed away in 1725, leaving a significant inheritance. At the time of his death, three of his four children had already passed away, so all the property went to Ivan Sidorovich Baryshnikov. Receiving a large house, silver icon covers, and a horse breeding farm from his father, he not only preserved but also significantly increased his wealth.

Ivan Sidorovich was engaged in supplying provisions for the army and trading essential goods with foreign countries. He achieved significant success and was on close terms with influential people in the Russian Empire, including the Orlov counts. In 1768, Baryshnikov was granted the title of titular counselor, and later became a collegiate assessor and hereditary nobleman. His extensive list of properties even included a large stone house in the capital. Subsequently, all the property passed to Ivan Ivanovich Baryshnikov.

The heir of a large business empire sold a significant portion of the estate and moved to Alexino, where he founded the estate in question. The first thing built in the village was the Church of Archangel Michael, designed by Matvey Kazakov. Only after the stone temple was erected did Ivan Ivanovich begin constructing the main mansion of the estate, for which he invited architect Domenico Giliardi. The building, executed in the classical style, had a magnificent library and an extensive collection of artworks, surrounded by a garden.

The last owners of the estate were Maria and Kristina Baryshnikova, who were actively involved in charity. They built a school for peasant children and a large stone hospital. After the Bolsheviks came to power, the estate was confiscated, and everything fell into decline, including the school and hospital. As for the owners themselves, their further fate remains unknown.