The Maltsevs do not belong to ordinary people, they are known by people from grain traders. They do not have a small capital, which allows them to trade internationally. Locals of Balakovo city, talking about them: "The Maltsev brothers have so much land that it will be suitable for all of France."
Paisii Maltsev, one of the brothers of this noble family, was the seller of the first guild, he collected the book. He loved books, and in his collection he had many rare manuscript problems.
In 1880, architect Shuster built the building, and in 1886 Maltsev got it. It is said that this manor was built mainly at the request of Maltsev, for his lover. She is a French woman of a noble family and promises Paisia to stay with her only if she builds a house that will match her father's dwelling.
As a result, the entire palace was built, behind it there is a beautiful garden with lilies. But the loved one rejected the Paisii merchant, after Maltsev's refusal to settle in his manager's mansion. And he ... He lives in France. All Maltseva's life is lovingly unrequited.
In France, Pasii Maltsev spent many years, and this house soon began to be regarded as an architectural monument.
From 1998 to 2008, the mansion was being repaired, large quantities of goods were returned to their original state. Now Maltsev Manor is one of the museums.