10 Facts about Rasputin

If you want to know the Russian peasant who also served as the mystical faith healer, check Facts about Rasputin. He was born on 21st January 1869 and died on 30th December 1916. He took the role as the easy scapegoat for the liberals, nationalist and aristocrats. During the First World War, Nicholas II was in command for the Russian army where Rasputin had an influential role after August 1915 at Saint Petersburg. He had a close relationship with Nicholas II’s family. Let us check other interesting facts about Rasputin below:

Facts about Rasputin 1: the influence over the family of Nicholas II

There was no exact report related to the degree of influence of Rasputin to the family of Nicholas II. As we know that Alexandra Feodorovna, the wife of Nicholas II has stronger will than her husband.

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Facts about Rasputin 2: the life of Rasputin

It is not easy to find out the life of Rasputin due to the lack of sources. People can only infer his life from the legend, memories and hearsay.

Facts about Rasputin 3: the role of Rasputin

The role of Rasputin was always associated with lust, debauchery and power. The imperial couple lost their popularity among the people partly due to Rasputin.

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Facts about Rasputin 4: the death of Rasputin

Rasputin died because the monarchists killed him. They wanted to end the influence of Rasputin over the Tsarism.

Facts about Rasputin 5: the birthplace of Rasputin

The birthplace of Rasputin was located in Pokrovskoe, Tobolsk Governorate, and West Siberian Plain.

Facts about Rasputin 6: the early life of Rasputin

Rasputin never went to school for his small village did not have school. The the illiterate people who lived in the Siberia was 87.5 percent based on the census conducted in 1897.