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Margarita Nikolaevna

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Margarita receives a mysterious cream from Azazello, applies it, undergoes a magical transformation that gives her levitation and flight, writes a farewell note to her husband, and escapes on a broom. Margarita is chosen as hostess of the Spring Ball of the Full Moon and learns of her alleged royal blood; she meets Woland, Azazello, Hella, Behemoth and Abaddon in a surreal bedroom scene. Woland is asked to also take Margarita with the Master Rides alongside the supernatural entourage, endures a powerful whistle that hurls her from her horse, witnesses massive destruction of Moscow’s skyline, and sees the city vanish. Delivers final monologue promising the Master an eternal refuge of peace, music and loved ones

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