Who is Shulubin from Cancer Ward and what is their importance? Cancer_Ward English & Literature Shulubin | Cancer Ward

A latecomer to the ward, Shulubin is quiet and moody. He contributes to the arguments in cryptic words and keeps to himself. The most telling conversation is one he has with Oleg a few days before Shulubin's operation. Oleg is complaining about his life as an exile, and Shulubin says it was worse to be part of the loyal citizenry, expected to cheer on the shooting squads, and to turn in their neighbors. Shulubin says ethical socialism is the only way Soviet Union will ever work, but he believes in the system.