When and where was Mikhail Bulgakov born?
Mikhail Bulgakov was born on the 15th of May 1891 in Kiev, which was then part of the Russian Empire. He grew up at 28 Vozdvishenskaya Street as the oldest of seven children.
Questions about Mikhail Bulgakov
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What medical condition caused Mikhail Bulgakov's death?
Mikhail Bulgakov died from nephrotic syndrome, an inherited kidney disorder that matched his father Afanasiy's fate. His father had also suffered from malignant nephrosclerosis before dying in 1906.
How did Joseph Stalin influence Mikhail Bulgakov's career after banning his plays?
Joseph Stalin intervened personally by calling Mikhail Bulgakov on the 18th of April to ask if he wanted to leave the Soviet Union. When Bulgakov chose to stay, Stalin granted him directorship at Moscow Art Theatre allowing The Cabal of Hypocrites to be staged as Molière in October 1931.
When was The Master and Margarita published compared to when it was written?
Mikhail Bulgakov started writing The Master and Margarita in either 1928 or 1929 but burned the first draft in 1930. The novel remained unpublished until 1967, which is twenty-six years after his death.
Which museums honor Mikhail Bulgakov today?
The Mikhail Bulgakov Museum Kyiv preserves family home details while two Moscow locations include the Bulgakov House established on the 15th of May 2004 and the Museum M.A. Bulgakov founded on the 26th of March 2007. These institutions feature personal belongings, photos, exhibitions, and host literary events related to his life and works.