Problem: (1) Pingding County is a county located in Yangquan , People 's Republic of China under the jurisdiction of the city of Shanxi .
(2) Pingding County is a county in the Province of Shanxi in the People 's Republic of China under the jurisdiction of Yangquan City .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) The film was produced by Harry Alan Towers and directed by Peter Collinson .
(2) The film was produced by Harry Alan Towers and was directed by Peter Collinson .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Actress Carol do Monte portrays Manuela in the 2013 Brazilian version of the series .
(2) Carol do Monte portrays Manuela in the Brazilian version of the series 2013 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

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

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes