Rostov City Hall, Rostov State Musical Theater, Southern Federal University, Chernova House and other notable buildings are located on this street.

In the late 19th century, it became the central street of the city.

A lot of banks, hotels, shops and private houses were built there at that time.

In Soviet times, the street was named after Friedrich Engels.

[2] During the World War II, many houses of the street were destroyed.