Reception of Imposture Phenomenon in Mikhail Bulgakov’s Work 1920s

The reception of the phenomenon imposture in “Moscow” stories M. A. Bulgakov 1920s: “Diaboliade”, “Fatal Eggs” and “Heart a Dog”. relevance studying problem is due to fact that not process replication or reconstruction primary features phenomenon, but their rethinking. study demonstrated which fragments cultural code remained, ones were modified after actualization new conditions. An attempt made trace evolution complication image impostor from “Diaboliad” Particular attention paid ways representing “domestic imposture”. It determined “imposture” appears two versions: forced (involuntarily) conscious (resulting choice character). main manifestation are revealed: appropriation someone else’s / loss one’s name title, taking place position, imposing roles, theatrical acting behavior characters, “dressing up” characters. concluded satirical based on psychological “role” conflict, identifying person society.