About this site
Serge LitvinovHello there!
My name is Serge Litvinov, and there are two things I love most in life: illustrated books and the novels of Mikhail Bulgakov. Do I even need to explain why this website exists?
I shudder to think how many years I’ve been collecting illustrations inspired by Bulgakov’s books.
I still remember how, many years ago—back when I was a schoolkid—I came across the first illustrated edition of The Master and Margarita I had ever seen, displayed in the central bookstore. The artwork blew me away with its expressiveness, but I couldn’t afford the book—it was astronomically expensive for me back then. So instead, I would simply go to the store just to admire the spread under the glass, the way one might visit a museum to reconnect with a beloved painting and refresh its details in memory. I suspect the bookstore staff eventually started recognizing me.
That very edition marked the beginning of my Bulgakov illustration collection—though the real collecting began only when I was old enough to actually splurge on a favorite hobby. And some time after that, once the collection reached a critical mass, it felt only natural to share it with the world.
And for a decade and a half now, I have been scouring the internet, keeping an eye on auctions, scanning old books, and finding other ways to grow this archive
If you’re reading this, chances are you too find both Mikhail Bulgakov and the art inspired by his works fascinating. I’m truly glad about that. Welcome to the diverse visual worlds created by artists so different from one another—yet all inspired by the power of Bulgakov’s genius.
Support the project
This website is a non-commercial project. There are no advertisements, paid subscriptions, or affiliate links—and there never will be. It is simply a curated space showcasing the richness and complexity of Bulgakov’s works as perceived by artists from different countries and eras.
Everything you see here was built purely out of passion and with personal funds.
This website does not generate profit, but it requires resources to maintain and develop.
If you believe in the vision behind this project and wish to help it continue and grow, you can support it by making a donation:
I am grateful to everyone who helps preserve and develop this small corner of Bulgakov’s world. Thank you for caring and for your support.
— Serge Litvinov