For years, the clock on the former "Era" factory building in Penza has stood frozen, a silent sentinel overlooking the bustling streets. Its hands, once a reliable measure of time, now hang lifeless, a poignant metaphor for neglect. Residents, like clockwork, have repeatedly questioned when this iconic timepiece will be restored to its former glory.
Recently, a local resident, Pavel M., took to social media to voice his frustration, addressing the governor directly. "When will the clock on Sverdlova Street finally be repaired?" he asked. The response from the city administration was swift but sobering: the clock is not municipal property. The building, now privately owned, places the responsibility squarely on the shoulders of its current proprietor.
"The clock is not ours to fix," a city official explained. "Under the law, the burden of maintenance falls on the property owner. Only they can decide whether to breathe life back into this relic of the past."
The clock, once a proud emblem of the city's industrial heritage, now serves as a reminder of the passage of time—both literally and metaphorically. Its fate, much like the ticking of seconds, remains uncertain. Will the owner step forward to restore this piece of history, or will it remain a silent witness to the changing tides of Penza?
For now, the clock stands still, a frozen moment in a city that continues to move forward. Its future, like the hands that once marked the hours, lies in the hands of those who hold the keys to its past.
