Sun Clock in Yakutsk Could Be the Largest in Russia

2024-07-20 // SuperPodium
Giant sun clocks in Yakutsk could potentially be the largest in Russia, exceeding the size of the clocks in Svetlogorsk and Ruzayevka. The clocks were constructed in the city center and cover an area of 140 square meters. They were built alongside smaller clocks that display the time from 8:00 to 14:00. The astronomer and head of the geodetic enterprise, Gennady Bocharov, designed the clocks and has been fascinated with constructing sun clocks since his childhood. The clocks on Lenin Avenue, built in 2002, feature designs inspired by the Olonkho national epic and Yakut ornamental art. Bocharov explains that creating these clocks brings the city closer to eternity. The article also mentions the reconstruction of a chapel in Vologda and celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the renowned dancer, Mahmud Esambayev.

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."

The article also briefly mentions the construction of a vow chapel in Vologda, which will be built on the site of a demolished church, as well as celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of the great dancer Mahmud Esambayev.

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