His uncle on his mother's side of the family was a famous literary critic. Vladimir Steklov inherited many of these family talents and he himself had considerable literary and musical talents.
Kanyang tiyuhin sa kanyang ina's side ng pamilya ay isang bantog na pampanitikan kritiko. Vladimir Steklov minana maraming ng mga pamilya at mga talento niya siya mismo ay malaki kamulatan at mga talento sa musika.