Mikhail Bulgakov
Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov was a Russian writer born in Kyiv in 1891.
He initially practiced medicine before turning to writing.
Bulgakov's works often satirized Soviet life, causing him trouble with authorities.
His most famous novel, The Master and Margarita, was published posthumously.
Bulgakov's career was marked by censorship and political pressure, yet he persevered, creating plays and novels that critiqued society and explored themes of art and tyranny.
Despite facing bans and interrogations, Bulgakov's work gained recognition after his death in 1940, cementing his place as a significant figure in Russian literature.
