Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (/ ræˈspjuːtɪn /; Russian: Григо́рий Ефи́мович Распу́тин [ɡrʲɪˈɡorʲɪj jɪˈfʲiməvʲɪtɕ rɐˈsputʲɪn]; 21 January [O.S. 9 January] 1869 – 30 December [O.S. 17 December] 1916) was a Russian mystic and faith healer.

Jan 18, 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 favorite at the court of Emperor Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra.

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: Myth 1: He had mystical...

Apr 3, 2014 · After failing to become a monk, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin became a wanderer and eventually entered the court of Czar Nicholas II because of his alleged healing abilities. Known for his...

Mar 4, 2024 · The murder of Grigori Rasputin, Russia’s infamous “Mad Monk,” is the fodder for a great historical tale that blends fact and legend. But the death of the controversial holy man and faith ...

Jun 1, 2024 · With no shortage of accusations and rumors of vile and depraved actions, Grigoriy Yefimovich Rasputin was a very controversial figure. He was a mysterious man with many secrets; some even accused him of being in league with the devil.

Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (/ r æ ˈ s p j uː t ɪ n /; [1] 22 January [O.S. 9 January] 1869 – 30 December [O.S. 17 December] 1916) was a Russian peasant, and a mystical faith healer. [2] He was not a monk who lived in a monastery, but a religious …

Apr 17, 2023 · Grigori Rasputin was born a peasant but later became advisor to the Russian royal family. Here's why they trusted him and why he was killed.

Feb 10, 2024 · Born to Siberian peasants in 1869, self-styled holy man Grigori Rasputin rose to become an advisor to Russia's royal family under Tsar Nicholas II. Though he was born a peasant, Grigori Rasputin rose near the top of Russian society — and paid a brutal price.

Grigori Rasputin, orig. Grigory (Yefimovich) Novykh, (born 1872?, Pokrovskoye, near Tyumen, Siberia, Russian Empire—died Dec. 30, 1916, Petrograd), Russian mystic influential at the court of Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra.