When Vladimir was 10 months old, Nina had to return to her office in the Transcript bureau of the Soviet Ministry of Geodesy and Cartography (engaged in making German maps available for the Soviet military) so as to help her husband earn their family's living.
Ketika Vladimir berusia 10 bulan, Nina harus kembali ke kantornya di biro Transkrip Departemen Geodesi dan Kartografi Uni Soviet (terlibat dalam membuat peta Jerman tersedia bagi militer Soviet) sehingga dapat membantu suaminya mencari nafkah keluarga.