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The Flight

rus. Бег · 1928
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Summary

"The Flight" by Mikhail Bulgakov is a tragic panorama of Russian emigration unfolding against the backdrop of the Civil War. Amidst the whirlwind of historical catastrophe, the play’s characters—generals, officials, intellectuals, and ordinary people—are forced to abandon their homeland, fleeing chaos and terror. Their journey is not only a physical escape from a country in turmoil, but also a painful inner exile, filled with longing for a lost home, fear of the unknown, and a desperate hope for return. Bulgakov masterfully contrasts the interiors of St. Petersburg, the landscapes of Crimea, and the foreign, cold streets of Constantinople and Paris. Through the prism of personal dramas and the collision of fates, the author reveals the tragedy of a generation caught at a historical crossroads, where flight becomes an inescapable part of human destiny and a symbol of the unresolved conflict between past and present.

The Flight
Date of publication: 2 June 2025
Last updated: 30 June 2025
———Original titlerus. Бег · 1928
Genre: Drama
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