Russian Calendar with Stanislav: May 15th. Bulgakov, Maestro of Magic and Satire

Mikhail Bulgakov is highly likely the most read and appreciated classic writer in modern Russia, yet unfortunately this fame came to him only post mortem, and his biggest works were published only decades after his death. His life, however, was itself like a fascinating novel: he was a military surgeon in the World War I and in the White army during the Civil War, got addicted to morphine and won the fight against the drug, then became a dissident writer in Soviet Moscow, and when Joseph Stalin called him and asked whether he wanted to leave the country he gave the right answer. What did he say Watch the video to find out If you like Russian language and culture, you are welcome to learn Russian with us Watching Russian Calendar with Stanislav videos will help students to improve their listening comprehension skills and give them a better understanding of Russian history and culture. Teachers are welcome to use our videos to bring mor