Bulgakov, Draft and Cold on Lubyanka

In those days, when Moscow streets were just beginning to be illuminated by electric lights, and Mikhail Bulgakov created his literary masterpieces, one day a very funny story happened. It was late autumn outside, and the air was saturated with moisture and anticipation of winter.

Bulgakov, being a creative and inquisitive person, went to the building on Lubyanka to explore the surroundings and perhaps find inspiration for his new novel. However, as soon as he entered the building, he felt his nose itch and his throat tingle. “Could it be a cold?” he thought, taking a handkerchief out of his pocket.

But before Bulgakov could sort out his thoughts, a man in a long gray coat and a wide-brimmed hat approached him. It was a local criminal nicknamed "Draft." He was famous for his ability to appear and disappear like the wind. Not only was Skvoznyak a clever swindler, but he also had an unusual sense of humor.

"Do you know where interesting tours are held here, sir?" Skvoznyak asked, nodding toward the dusty corridor. Bulgakov, a little surprised, replied that he himself was here for the first time, and would only like to look around the building.

However, Skvoznyak was already making a cunning plan. He knew that Bulgakov was a famous and respected man, and decided to take advantage of the situation to play a trick on him. Under the guise of a tour guide, he invited Bulgakov to walk around the building, telling tall tales about secret rooms and underground passages where, as Skvoznyak claimed, incredible treasures were hidden.

Bulgakov, already enveloped in an atmosphere of mysticism and hidden secrets, listened with interest to Skvoznyak's stories. But soon their impromptu excursion began. As soon as Skvoznyak opened one of the doors, a stream of cold air fell on them. "Ah, here it is - that very cold!" - Bulgakov exclaimed, covering his face with a handkerchief.

Skvoznyak, seeing his plan falling apart, tried to escape, but Bulgakov's sudden sneeze stopped him. The sound was so loud that it attracted the attention of everyone in the building. The swindler was quickly caught, and Bulgakov, sneezing again, smiled. He realized that this unusual meeting would certainly become part of his new novel, because even the most ordinary things can hide inspiration.

Thus, thanks to a cold and a cunning criminal, Mikhail Bulgakov found a new topic for his work, and the residents of Lubyanka remembered this funny incident for a long time.

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