He is best known for having befriended the imperial family of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, through whom he gained considerable influence in the final years of the Russian Empire.

Dec 26, 2025 · Grigori Rasputin, Siberian peasant and mystic whose ability to improve the condition of Aleksey Nikolayevich, the hemophiliac heir to the Russian throne, made him a …

May 28, 2025 · Rasputin was a physically striking person, tall and with long hair and a long beard, usually neatly trimmed and well-combed. He had deep-set grey-green eyes and a penetrating, …

Nov 18, 2025 · Rasputin was a mysterious figure who held significant influence over Russia’s final royal family. Siberian peasant-turned-mystic Rasputin gained Tsar Nicholas II’s trust by …

6 days ago · Rasputin was born on 21st January [O.S. 9th January] 1869, to a family of peasants in the Siberian village of Pokrovskoye, situated 93 km [58 miles] east of Tyumen or 162 km …

(1869 – 1916), mystic and holy man who befriended Nicholas II and attained considerable power in late Imperial Russia. Born at Pokrovskoye, Siberia, January 10, 1869, Rasputin was the son …

May 9, 2025 · Rasputin was a self-proclaimed mystic who gained influence over the Russian royal family. Rasputin’s influence over the Tsarina caused chaos in the government and public …

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was a Russian peasant and mystic born around 1869, known for his controversial influence on the Romanov family, particularly Empress Alexandra.

Oct 5, 2023 · Here is everything that you need to know about the rise and fall of Grigori Rasputin, the infamous Russian monk who wielded enormous influence over the Russian imperial family.

Dec 29, 2016 · Friday marks the 100-year anniversary of his controversial death on Dec. 30, 1916. Here, we take a look at five myths and truths about the legendary Siberian holy man: …