Grigori efimovich rasputin biography

Gregory Efimovich Rasputin, also known as Rasputin, a semi-literate peasant from Siberia, was a Russian personality during the early twentieth century who gained fame and influence within the Tsar's government as a confidant to the Empress Alexandra and as a healer of her son the Tsarevich Alexei.

As such he was able to assert influence within the Church of Russia during the early years of the twentieth century. His association with the household of Tsar Nicholas II brought discredit upon the tsarist government during its final years in power.

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Much of Rasputin's life is cloaked in mystery and legend. Little is known of his life as a youth. His life as an adult is confused by varying accounts by his family and his opponents. He has been referred to variously as a "Mad Monk," as a "strannik," as a "saintly mystic," a "visionary," a healer, a prophet, and a debauched religious charlatan.

Controversially, since the early