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Bulgakov

British  
/ bʊlˈɡakəf /

noun

  1. Mikhail Afanaseyev (ʌfʌˈnasjef). 1891–1940, Soviet novelist, dramatist, and short-story writer; his novels include The Master and Margerita (1966–67)

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“Manuscripts don’t burn,” he said with a hint of mischief, quoting the devil Woland from “The Master and Margarita” by the Soviet-era writer Mikhail Bulgakov.

From New York Times • Apr. 7, 2023

Gen Dmitry Bulgakov, a deputy defence minister, was removed from his role on Saturday, the defence ministry said on Telegram.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2022

The Defense Ministry on Saturday announced the dismissal of Gen. Dmitry Bulgakov from the post of deputy defense minister in charge of military logistics.

From Washington Times • Sep. 24, 2022

Maksim Bulgakov, 40, the theater director, said he had never wanted to join the army.

From Seattle Times • May 27, 2022

Bulgakov, who lived at Yasnaya Polyana in 1910, gives not a few similar instances.

From Autobiography of Countess Tolstoy by Tolstoy, Sophie Andreevna

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