"The fairy tale is over": Penza residents say goodbye to the wooden sculpture park, which is moving to a new location at the request of city authorities

The Drevlandia Park, which appeared on the outskirts of the Vishenka dacha community and in five years has become one of the attractions Penza, объявил About their move: a place was found for the wooden sculptures in the Belinsky Central Park of Culture and Recreation.

The creators clarified that the new location was chosen "thanks to the active participation of the Penza city administration." Previously, they statedIt was the city authorities who demanded the vacating of the pine forest by September 15. Officials admitted that they took this step due to numerous complaints from summer residents themselves, who were tired of the large number of people coming to "Drevlandia."

According to the publication "Media Penza", the pine forest in which the sculptures used to stand, they can give it away for the construction of residential buildings.

Prior to this, more than 30 city residents had signed a petition in defense of the park. Supporters of "Drevlandia" believe that the move to a new location will erase the concept of a "fairytale place." The most striking comments NotMoscow collected on cards.

And about how the popularity of the unique park turned into a conflict with summer residents, told our colleagues from "Regional Aspect".