The museum-estate "Rojdestveno," associated with the writer Vladimir Nabokov, is located in the village of the same name in the Leningrad region. The estate belonged to Nabokov's maternal relatives and briefly passed to him, but after the revolution, the family was forced to leave Russia.

Today, the estate house hosts an exhibition dedicated to the history of the village, the fate of the estate's owners, as well as Nabokov's life and work. After exploring the house, visitors can stroll through the park, where some trees have been growing for over two hundred years. At the end of the park, there are karst caves and springs, one of which is considered holy.

In addition to Nabokov's estate, visitors to Rojdestveno can also see the ancient Church of the Ascension, built in 1785, and the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, erected in the second half of the 19th century.

Under Catherine II, the village received the status of a district town, which was later revoked by a decree from Paul I. In 1797, the village was granted to the titular councilor Nikolai Efremov. The estate changed several owners until it was acquired in the late 19th century by Ivan Vasilyevich Rukavishnikov, Nabokov's maternal grandfather.

The Rukavishnikovs actively worked on improving the estate: the house was renovated, and the park featured gazebos, sculptures, greenhouses, and a tennis court. After the death of Ivan Vasilyevich and his wife, their son Vasily became the owner of the estate, spending much of his time traveling. His passion filled the house with exotic items, including an Egyptian sarcophagus.

Nearby Rojdestveno was the village of Batovo, which housed the Nabokov estate, the writer's grandparents. Their son Vladimir Dmitrievich met Elena Ivanovna Rukavishnikova while fishing, and he proposed during a bicycle ride. In 1899, they had a son, Vladimir, whose childhood was spent in Batovo and Vyra, the estate received by his mother as a dowry. Vladimir visited Rojdestveno to see his uncle, who loved him dearly, and after his uncle's death, he became the owner of the estate.

However, the events of 1917 forced the family to emigrate, but the image of Rojdestveno remained in the writer's memory, who warmly described these places. After the revolution, the estate was nationalized, and the house was turned into a dormitory for students of a veterinary college. During World War II, a German engineering unit was stationed here. After the war, a school operated in the house, and later a local history museum moved in.

Since 1988, the museum has been telling not only about the history of the village but also about the life of the last owner, the émigré writer Vladimir Nabokov. In 1995, the estate building suffered significant damage from a fire, but thanks to restorers, it was restored.

Visiting the museum begins with an introduction to the architecture of the estate, located on a hill, making it noticeable to passersby. The recreated interiors of the rooms, dining room, living room, and women's room allow visitors to see portraits and photographs of family members and learn interesting facts about their biographies. Special attention is given to Nabokov's life and work, his childhood, life in emigration, creative path, and hobbies.

The exhibition features authentic items that belonged to Nabokov and his family. Although the writer owned Rojdestveno for a short time, it is associated with many pleasant memories, such as meetings with his first love on the estate's balcony. Descriptions of the estate can also be found in Nabokov's works.