From 1924, it was the home of Vasily Degtyarev (1880–1949), a native of Tula, an outstanding designer of automatic firearms, a Major General of the Engineering and Artillery Service, a Doctor of Engineering Sciences, a Hero of Socialist Labour, and a four times laureate of the State Prize.

The monument to the firearms designer was erected in 2022 in the Patriot Park. In 1946–1947, Mikhail Kalashnikov worked in Kovrov to create the first models of the AK-47 assault rifle.

Built in 1915. The window surrounds of the house feature images of mermaids. That is why the building was nicknamed the House with Mermaids.

The house of merchant Morozov was built by famous Gorokhovets 'yakushi' carpenters. Designed in the 'Russian' style, the house exteriors remind of a palace from a fairy-tale.

The most famous spring of Murom is located on the site of the former village of Karacharovo. It is believed that it was the spring that gave strength to Ilya Muromets.