Vladimir Nabokov is an extraordinary personality. As he said about himself, he was born Russian in America, so that, having learned French, he could leave for Germany. This fact is reflected in the character of the writer. Versatile views also influenced the spread in the interests of this outstanding person.
Life presents many interesting ideas, and this was reflected in the hobbies of Vladimir Nabokov, which he indulged in with selflessness. He was interested in many areas of life.
Butterflies
Exploring these extraordinarily lovely creatures brings relaxation and a sense of beauty.
His love of travel helped strengthen Nabokov's passion for observing butterflies.
Different countries and continents are inhabited by fauna with different characteristics. This also applies to fluttering creatures. Among them you can find both very austerely colored and those with a riot of colors. Nature has painted the wings of these wonderful creatures in a picturesque and fanciful way. Nabokov, as a versatile and creative person, could not ignore this natural beauty.
The collection of Vladimir Nabokov is worthy of the praise of any collector. After working at the museum for several years, the writer donated part of his trophies to this institution. It is interesting to note that most of the collected insects were from the parks of the United States, where the infamous novel "Lolita" was created. Thinking over the adventures of his heroes, Nabokov walked and looked for interesting specimens of butterflies with his son and wife.
Chess
Another famous hobby of Vladimir Nabokov is chess. This passion was reflected by his colleagues in print media. The Chess Review magazine published excerpts from his work in 1986. The writer's impressions of the ancient game were printed on almost two pages. He enthusiastically talked about how interesting it is to compose chess puzzles. In this occupation, he saw a reflection of literary activity. As intricate, at times, the destinies of heroes intertwine, so the crosshairs of game figures are unpredictable.
This hobby found a response in the writings of Vladimir Nabokov. The work "Spring" tells about the relationship of 4 comrades, one of whom is a chess player.
Subsequently, chess was mentioned more than once in poetry and prose.
As a spiritually developed and versatile person, Vladimir Nabokov tried to lead a healthy lifestyle. Hobbies for sports can also be attributed to the circle of his interests and even a hobby. However, the writer argued that sports can only develop the body, while the mind is trained by languages. He said that he was simultaneously thinking on several of them, while only Russian lived in his heart. Nabokov did not just learn the language, he tried to comprehend its inner logic and harmony.
