Vladimir Nabokov (born Vladimir Nabokov, also under the pseudonym Sirin, April 10 (22), 1899, St. Petersburg, Russian Empire - July 2, 1977, Montreux, Switzerland) - Russian and American writer, entomologist. Nabokov's works are characterized by a complex literary technique, a deep analysis of the emotional state of the characters, combined with an unpredictable, sometimes almost thriller plot.