According to information from local authorities, the house was built between 1900 and 1910. At that time, Karakol was in a phase of active development, attracting officials, teachers, military personnel, and merchants. Wealthy townspeople, including local craftsmen and small traders, found housing in such houses.
Often, these buildings housed not only living quarters but also workshops, shops, or reception areas. The architectural appearance of the house combines Russian and local building traditions, which is particularly noticeable in the preserved decorative window frames and the massive wooden canopy at the entrance, symbolizing strength and stability.
Despite the decades that have passed, the exterior of the house remains well-maintained. During the Soviet era, the building may have been nationalized, and it housed apartments, children's clubs, or government institutions. Nevertheless, it continued to serve its primary function—remaining a residence. Currently, the house has been partially restored: the roof and entrance elements have been updated, the walls have been reinforced, while historical details, especially on the facade, have been preserved. This building represents historical and cultural value as a monument to everyday life from the late 19th to the 20th century.
According to Turmush, the city of Karakol was renamed Przhevalsk by an imperial decree on March 7, 1889. The famous Asian explorer, Przhevalsky, became a symbol of the city, which Kaulbars mentioned, expressing pride in this name.
In 1874, a school with two classes opened in Przhevalsk, and by 1879, the number of classes had increased to four. A school called "Maktab" was established in the Tatar mosque, where students were taught the basics of the Quran, history, geography, mathematics, and Muslim literacy.
Starting in 1890, people began to migrate to the city from the central provinces of Russia and Ukraine. By 1897, the population of Przhevalsk exceeded 8,000 people, and in 1919 it reached 11,610. In 1894, Nikolai Mikhailovich Barsov was elected as the first elder of the city, who contributed to the city's development by initiating the creation of a drama club, schools, and libraries. In 1895, a park was established in honor of his contributions, now known as the A. Pushkin Park.
The military doctor Barsov participated in the ceremonial opening of the Przhevalsk City Public Library on May 14, 1902, which he had initiated. On March 19, 1908, the coat of arms of the city of Karakol was approved, which was temporarily also used for the entire Issyk-Kul district.
In 1909, under the leadership of V.A. Ivanov, the district chief, and his assistant A.I. Belyaev, as well as the city elder E.S. Lokshakov, residents engaged in livestock breeding, agriculture, fishing, and beekeeping. That year, 5,200 poods of honey were produced in the city, and trade was also developing.
The first magazine, "Przhevalsky Rural Host," was published in 1913. In 1918, seven schools, a women's gymnasium, and an educational institution for men opened, as well as four madrasas and various associations. The city became an important base for Russian and foreign scholars conducting research in Asia.
At a rally on May 25, 1918, the establishment of Soviet power in Przhevalsk was announced.
