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(Applause Books). Gloumov; (the protagonist) has not only become an eduring character on the Russian stage; but the abstract noun derived from his name; gloumovshchina (or gloumovism ); has entered the language. As long as ambitious young men with brains and talent can most readily achieve success by selling themselves and betraying their better natures; gloumovism will thrive. Transitional societies have a special need of Gloumov to keep things moving as well as to maintain equilibrium since the actor-opportunist will further any cause; switch positions overnight; defend opposite sides of the same issue; and turn his coat with every wind until he almost becomes the coat. from the Afterword by Daniel Gerould