Russian poet whose works were set to music by many composers, including
Kozlovsky, Prokofiev and Tavener. She dedicated her poem "Muzïka" to
Dmitri Shostakovich, who humbly considered himself unworthy to set her
poetry.
Had one son, Lev Gumilyov (October 1, 1912 - June 15, 1992), with her ex-husband Nikolai Gumilev.