Author name: Ivan Narodny

Ivan Ivanovich Narodny (1870–1953) was the penname of Jaan Sibbul, a Russian émigré originally born in Estonia. Narodny was involved in revolutionary activities during the 1905 Russian Revolution, particularly in Kronstadt and was imprisoned in Estonia. He wrote extensively about Russian culture, notably music. His penname means "John of the People," which captures his revolutionary character.