Zoyka's Apartment

Interesting Facts

• The play was written in 1926 and is one of Bulgakov's first satirical plays.
• The action of the play takes place in Moscow in the 1920s, during the NEP period.
• The main character, Zoya Denisovna Pelts, turns her apartment into a fashion salon and brothel.
• The play reflects the social and moral issues of the time, such as corruption, speculation, and moral decay.
• Zoyka's Apartment was banned from being staged in 1929 due to its criticism of Soviet reality.
• The play combines elements of comedy, farce, and tragedy, making it unique in Bulgakov's work.