The house has changed several owners before being bought Varvara Petrovna Kelch. Having inherited gold mines in Siberia, it does not stint on the restructuring of the mansion. Extremely it was richly decorated not only the facade, but also its interiors. Kelch family was a client of Faberge, ordered Easter eggs, cutlery, jewelery. It was in their living room Yellow exhibited the famous Easter eggs made by Faberge
After Barbara divorced her husband and moved to Paris mansion was built and there was opened screen art school -. First cinematic institution in the world. It taught acting, directing.
Kelekh In 2010, the house was closed for restoration. In 2011, it was decided to transfer it to the Ministry of Justice.