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Vladimir Vladimirovich Nabokov is recognized as one of the greatest 20th century Russian writers, translators, and critics. You and I and recognize the name as the direct result of one of Nabokov�s more controversial works, Lolita.

Nabokov had the gift of language bestowed upon him by the muses and is known as a polyglot who commanded the Russian, English, and French languages to perfection.

Read more about this master of the written word and what he was doing while penning Lolita:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art178054.asp.

MEER VSEM.

Hi now many sites are doing translation services

Privet Chamber,

Da -- yes -- you are correct: there are many sites doing translations but sometimes we need a real, live human to do the translation justice!

Peace.