Vladimir Nabokov father of Vladimir Nabokov

When we hear the name Vladimir Nabokov, we immediately think of the famous writer. This is true, however, the same name was borne by the writer's father, who was a truly significant, weighty person, and quite well-known in his time. That is why in the first twenty years of writing, Vladimir Vladimirovich published under the pseudonym Sirin – to avoid being confused with his father. There is a considerable amount of information about Nabokov Sr., with studies dedicated to him, but there are still many dark spots, ambiguities, and inaccuracies. These gaps are filled by the first complete biography of Vladimir Dmitrievich Nabokov, written by the Berlin writer Grigory Arosev. In this lively and engaging book, the author answers many questions about Nabokov himself, his views, his family, and children – including his relationship with his elder son, who later brought fame to the family name worldwide.