During the 19th century, after rapid growth and expansion of trade, Odessa quickly became the Russian Empire’s third city. It was during this period that wealthy merchants and businessmen established a residential area in the Otrada district of Odessa.

Stretching from Langeron to Big Fountain, Odessa’s new bourgeoisie began to build homes in Otrada that reflected their wealth. Four streets, Otradnaya, Uyutnaya, Morskaya and Yasnay, colorfully named espoused the opulence of Odessa’s Silver Century.