The urban mansion at 62 Bucharest Street, known as the Râșcanu-Derojinski mansion, was once a splendid monument of national significance that adorned the historic center of the capital for decades. Constructed in the 1870s according to the design by city architect Alexander Bernardazzi, this manor belonged to the noblewoman Catherine Rascanu-Derozhinskaya.

The Rîșcanu family, one of the oldest noble families in Moldova, originated from the Teleajna valley in Vaslui. The family was first mentioned in an official historical document dating back to 1500, recording members in a uric of Stephen the Great. Presently, their name is associated with a district in Chisinau – Rîșcani.

The building comprised two floors, featuring 18 rooms and additional household annexes. The total area of the structure was 2,924.3 sq.m., and the land covered 1,766.3 sq.m. In the mid-20th century, the building underwent transformation into the seat of the legislative body of the R.S.S.M. – the Supreme Soviet. A new amphitheatre-shaped wing was added while preserving the overall architecture. Subsequently, the building served as the headquarters for the Science Society.

Today, the edifice is gradually experiencing a revival, taking on a new life.