I think the correct spelling of this poet’s last name is Sadovsky. - George
 
Yes, his real name was Sadovsky, but he changed it to "Sadovskoy" (which sounded nobler to him). Much like Balmont, who changed the stress (transferring it to the second syllable) in his name.
 
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