V. D. Nabokov
An online exhibition titled ’V. D. Nabokov’ will be held at St Petersburg University, marking the 155th anniversary of the birth of Vladimir Dmitrievich Nabokov — a politician, lawyer, member of the Constitutional Democratic Party, publisher, and author of essays and memoirs.
A prominent political and statesman, Vladimir Dmitrievich Nabokov often remains overshadowed by his son — the celebrated writer Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov.
This exhibition aims to highlight key milestones in the elder Nabokov’s biography: showcasing his major contributions across various fields, including law, publishing, and literature, as well as offering insight into his personal life — his manner of dress, daily routines, and role as a family man.
The exhibition will feature archival photographs, documents, caricatures of V. D. Nabokov, materials from the periodicals he published, books from his personal library (assembled for his home on Bolshaya Morskaya Street), and editions of his own works from the collection.