Mikhail Bulgakov is perhaps the most popular Russian writer of the 20th century. This encyclopedia is the second encyclopedia of its kind in history (after Lermontovskaya). Written by the largest Bulgakov specialist, it is distinguished by an original author's view of the life and work of the great writer. Bulgakov is one of the most mysterious authors of world literature. The reader will find in the encyclopedia clues to many secrets of Bulgakov's biography and works, recognize the prototypes of many beloved characters, read the intricate ciphers "Masters and Margarita," "White Guard," "Dog Heart," "Fatal Eggs," "Run"... Here the myths created around the name of Bulgakov are destroyed and the myths created by the writer himself are investigated. Bulgakov Encyclopedia - intellectual and fascinating reading. In it, world demonology is adjacent to the history of Christianity, Bulgakov's relatives and friends - with great philosophers and writers, Bulgakov's Moscow - with the mysterious Ershalaim. The appendix contains a play that has never been published before.