Nabokov House, Literary museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Description
The Nabokov House is an Art Nouveau mansion on Great Morskaya Street that now serves as a literary museum displaying personal belongings and work materials of the famous writer. Its exhibition rooms hold index cards, pencils, eyeglasses, and other items from his possession that reveal how he organized his thoughts and conducted his writing.
History
The property became part of the Nabokov family in 1897 when Vladimir Dmitrievich married into a wealthy family and gained control of this Neo-Renaissance residence. The house hosted significant political gatherings among the aristocracy until the revolution ended this period.
Culture
The rooms showcase daily life in an early 20th-century aristocratic household, with furnished spaces like the dining room and library reflecting how educated families lived and spent their time. Visitors walk through preserved interiors that show the habits, reading tastes, and social customs of the era.
Practical
The museum opens most days of the week and offers guided tours through its preserved rooms to help visitors understand the layout and history. Check opening hours before your visit since schedules can vary seasonally and some tours may require advance notice.
Did you know?
The writer's daughter formed a childhood friendship within this house with a neighbor who later became a prominent philosopher and novelist. This personal connection between two figures who would shape 20th-century thought adds a quiet layer to the building's story that few visitors realize.
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