Embark on a virtual journey into the heart of Mikhail Bulgakov’s literary masterpiece, “The Master and Margarita,” with a virtual tour of the very building that inspired some of its most iconic scenes: the Bulgakov House Museum in Moscow. Located on the ground floor of Bolshaya Sadovaya ulitsa no. 10, this seemingly ordinary building holds the echoes of extraordinary tales and the spirit of a literary genius.
From 1921 to 1924, Bulgakov himself resided within these walls, a period that profoundly shaped his experiences and found its way into the fabric of his most celebrated novel. In “The Master and Margarita,” this address transforms into the infamous “Evil Apartment” or “Haunted Flat,” a chaotic and otherworldly space where much of the novel’s fantastical action unfolds.
As you virtually navigate the rooms of the Bulgakov House Museum, you’ll step into a world where reality and the surreal intertwine, much like in Bulgakov’s writing. Explore exhibits dedicated to the writer’s life, his works, and the historical context of Soviet Moscow that served as his backdrop. See photographs, manuscripts, personal belongings, and artwork that bring Bulgakov’s world to life.
Beyond the Walls: Tracing Margarita’s Moscow
Bulgakov’s Moscow in “The Master and Margarita” is not just a fictional setting; it’s a vibrant character in itself, woven with real locations that lend an eerie authenticity to the narrative. Your virtual exploration doesn’t have to stop at the Bulgakov House. With HYR Travel, you can trace Margarita’s steps through some of the key Moscow locations immortalized in the novel:
- Patriarch’s Pond: Begin your journey at Patriarch’s Pond, the tranquil yet ominous location where the devilish Woland first appears and sets the story’s fantastical events in motion with his unsettling prophecy to Berlioz. Imagine the fateful conversation unfolding on the park benches surrounding the serene water.
- Sadovaya Street (Bolshaya Sadovaya): Explore the bustling Bolshaya Sadovaya Street, the “Big Garden Street,” where the Bulgakov House stands. Picture the trams rattling along this significant avenue, a witness to both the mundane and the magical events of the novel.
- The Theatrical World: While the “Variety Theatre” in the novel is a fictional composite, it draws inspiration from the vibrant theatrical scene of Moscow in Bulgakov’s time. Imagine the grand performances and the chaos that ensues when Woland and his retinue take the stage, mirroring the real-life artistic ferment of Moscow’s theaters.
While a visit to the actual locations offers a tangible connection to Bulgakov’s world, HYR Travel’s virtual tour of the Bulgakov House Museum provides a unique window into the author’s life and the genesis of his masterpiece. Explore the rooms where his imagination took flight and then venture out virtually to the Moscow streets that provided the backdrop for Margarita’s unforgettable journey. Download HYR Travel today and step into the literary landscape of “The Master and Margarita”!
