#Ukraine #Bulgakov #writer #author #art
To be honest (almost unanimous decision of the journalistic team), the demolition (relocation, removal) of the monument to this character of Ukrainian history reminds us of a protest and the demolition of a mirror, the reflection in which does not please (does not suit) the "patriots". And now try to refute us, thank you.

By the way, the expression monument comes from the word memory, if you are not aware. And what the hell, all these shvonders ("Kyiv mayors" from the suburbs, "deputies" from other regions and various embittered "balls" from the occupied territories) are destroying our city and Ukrainian memory and culture? What is this, sabotage? Can we return them all to the source so that we never hear about them again? https://mastodon.social/@zoogger/116710512652584453

in this classified channel, it is not possible to simply destroy Ukrainian memory and our personalities, and secretly and anonymously: https://tinyurl.com/all-encrypted-radio-messages

#Ukraine #Bulgakov #writer #author #art
Якщо чесно (практично одноголосне рішення журналістської команди), то знесення (переміщення, прибирання) пам'ятника цьому персонажу української історії, нам нагадує протест і знесення дзеркала, відображення в якому не подобається (не влаштовує) "патріотам"(ів). А тепер спробуйте нам заперечити, дякуємо...

"Come apparirebbe la terra se vi scomparissero le ombre?"

𝗘 𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗼?

#bulgakov
#ilmaestroemargherita
#luci
#ombre

What English translations miss about #Bulgakov — and why it matters in #Ukraine

Twentieth-century author Mikhail Bulgakov is celebrated worldwide for his #satirical genius and his defiance of #Soviet power, most famously through works like “The Master and Margarita” and “White Guard.”

In #Ukraine, his legacy is far more complicated.

https://kyivindependent.com/what-english-translations-miss-about-bulgakov-and-why-it-matters-in-ukraine/

#books #SovietUnion #translations

What English translations miss about Bulgakov — and why it matters in Ukraine

Twentieth-century author Mikhail Bulgakov is celebrated worldwide for his satirical genius and his defiance of Soviet power, most famously through works like "The Master and Margarita" and "White Guard." In Ukraine, his legacy is far more complicated. Rather than being remembered solely as a critic of totalitarianism, Bulgakov is seen by many as a symbol of Russian imperial culture for his hostility toward Ukrainian cultural identity. Born in Kyiv in 1891, Bulgakov grew up speaking Russian an

The Kyiv Independent

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Zelensky reiterates call to create joint European army with at least 3 million personnel amid growing Russian threat -- Kyiv Independent's new documentary reveals how Russia prepared to seize Crimea since the early 1990s -- Europe loads 'trade bazooka,' ready measures against Trump's Greenland tariff threats -- Russia targets nuclear power plant substations ... and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/01/wednesday-january-21-2026/

Tangentially related: how the author of what used to be one of my favourite books, despite an ostensibly oppositional stance, was still a vector of Soviet imperialism:

"Bulgakov grew up speaking Russian and studied medicine at Kyiv University. His upbringing in the city coincided with a period of intense national awakening in Ukraine, but Bulgakov himself expressed disdain for Ukrainian culture and language"

https://kyivindependent.com/what-english-translations-miss-about-bulgakov-and-why-it-matters-in-ukraine/

#Literature #Bulgakov #Ukraine #books #bookstodon #amreading

What English translations miss about Bulgakov — and why it matters in Ukraine

Twentieth-century author Mikhail Bulgakov is celebrated worldwide for his satirical genius and his defiance of Soviet power, most famously through works like "The Master and Margarita" and "White Guard." In Ukraine, his legacy is far more complicated. Rather than being remembered solely as a critic of totalitarianism, Bulgakov is seen by many as a symbol of Russian imperial culture for his hostility toward Ukrainian cultural identity. Born in Kyiv in 1891, Bulgakov grew up speaking Russian an

The Kyiv Independent

I'm perfectly normal about #MasterAndMargarita thank you very much ✨

#Woland #AugustDiehl #masterimargarita #Bulgakov

"While Ukraine is busy canceling one of its most famous Kyiv-born writers, Bulgakov, and enthusiastically decorating public spaces with the names of various Nazi collaborators, the rest of the world continues to love and cherish The Master and Margarita🥰"
— Marta Havryshko, Ukranian scientist

#ukraine #nazi #bulgakov #mastermargarita #johnnydepp

Nella capitale #ucraina anche #Bulgakov è un «nemico» | il manifesto
https://ilmanifesto.it/nella-capitale-ucraina-anche-bulgakov-e-un-nemico

Michail Afanas'evič Bulgàkov (1891 – 1940) è stato uno scrittore e drammaturgo russo, ritenuto uno dei maggiori romanzieri del XX secolo.

Nella capitale ucraina anche Bulgakov è un «nemico» | il manifesto

Ucraina (Internazionale) La casa dove Bulgakov nacque a abitò fino al 1919 si trova su una discesa che dalla parte alta di Kiev porta a Podil, sul fiume Dnipro. È un edifico a due piani dalla pianta quadrangolare e il tetto piatto, accanto alla porta c’è il bassorilievo con il volto di Michail Bulgakov che è stato

il manifesto