(1) Viktor Arkadyevich Bely , also Viktor Aronovich Bely ( ; 14 January 1904 -- 6 March 1983 ) , was a Russian composer and social activist .
(2) Viktor Aronovich Bely , also Viktor Arkadevich Bely ( January 14 , 1904 -- March 6 , 1983 ) , was a Russian composer and social activist .

Do these two sentences mean the same thing?

(A). no; (B). yes;
(B).