Sun clocks in Yakutsk, located in the city center, may become the largest in Russia, surpassing the size of clocks in Svetlogorsk and Ruzayevka. These clocks cover an area of 140 square meters, larger than the recognized largest clocks in the country. The astronomer and head of the geodetic enterprise, Gennady Bocharov, designed the clocks and has had a passion for constructing sun clocks since his childhood. In 1990, the clocks were placed on Korolenko Street on the end of the building where the enterprise is located.
Bocharov's inspiration for constructing the sun clocks came from his field practice during his studies at the Moscow Institute of Geodesy, Aerial Photography, and Cartography. In 2002, another set of giant clocks were built on Lenin Avenue, "working" from 11:00 to 22:00. These clocks feature designs inspired by the Olonkho national epic and incorporate elements of Yakut ornamental art. The two sun clocks pass on the time to each other like a relay.
According to Bocharov, "so much time and history stand behind these sun clocks that the history of Yakutsk itself seems insignificant. By creating these clocks, we are bringing the city closer to eternity."
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