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The Master and Margarita
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Last discussed Jun 10, 2026
A novel by Mikhail Bulgakov about the devil visiting Soviet Moscow, considered one of the greatest Russian novels of the 20th century.
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The Path from The Soviet Union to Building Multi-Billion Dollar Companies — Max Levchin
Max Levchin · Jun 10, 2026
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Used for: Gifts to new friends, understanding socialism and Soviet life, entertainment
Praised: Best portrayal of homo sovieticus, funny, brilliant writing, supernatural ele...
vs: Written by arguably the greatest Russian language writer of the 20th century
"I usually buy M&M in batches of five. You always have copies on your desk at work in case someone wants to borrow one. It is one of the best portrayals, certainly the earliest brilliant portrayal of homo sovieticus. What happens to the human mind ..."
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