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Birth of Grigori Rasputin
Born in Pokro.Was known as Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who befriended the family of Nicholas II, the last Emperor of Russia, and gained considerable influence in late Imperial Russia. -
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Timeline of Grigori Rasputin
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Introduction to religion
Rasputin underwent an intense experience that brought him to the church: "At the age of eighteen, he had a vision of the Virgin Mary" . After he joined a monastery where he was exposed to the Khlysty sect. He said men were closest to God during "holy passionlessness".He developed many beliefs including ideas about God and temptation and was exposed to drastic events that introduced him to the idea of manipulating women. -
Marriage
He married Proskovya Dubrovina who bore him several children. He became a farmer but he coudn't settle into this lifestyle. Rasputin travelled to several holy shrines which enabled him to impress his followers (Plitnik). His inability to settle into his life with his wife may be a result of the Khlysty sect which banned all members from being married because it was a terrible sin. -
The Russian Orthodox Church
Rasputin ventured to a religiously signnificant city where he awed Russian Orthodox church officials so much tha they recognized him as a true holy man. Through this recognition, his reputation was more credible than ever before (Plitnik). During this time he moved in on the upper class of St. Petersburg and used his recognition to his advantage ("Rasputin"). Through his recognition, Rasputin attracted more followers and became more powerful in his growing numbers. Photo Credit: "GrigoriÄ" -
The royal family
Rasputin captivated the attention of new followers, the majority being women (Plitnik). And later that year, he met the royal family ("Rasputin"): "We’ve made the acquaintance of a man of God, Grigorii, from Tobolsk Guberniia" (Salsbury). They were inspired by his piousness and began using him to treat their hemophiliac son Alexei (Plitnik). By serving this family, Rasputin could have more influence than ever before. Photo Credit: "Russian empress" -
Rasputin heals Alexei
"The little boy was not just alive-but well. He was sitting up in bed the fever gone, the eyes clear and bright, not a sign of any swelling on the leg. Later I learned from Alicky that Rasputin had not even touched the child but merely stood at the foot of the bed and prayed" (Vorres). After healing the boy he told the royal family that the well being of both Alexei and the empire were tied to Rasputin ("Rasputin"). This miracle made Rasputin invaluable to the royal family. -
The Royal Family
The tzar banished Rasputin upon receiving a repot regaring his promiscuous behavior from the Prime Minister. This exile didn't last long because shortly after Alexandra had Rasputin brought back for Alexei's sake ("Rasputin"). His "powers" made him seem indisposable and this event proved it. -
Rasputin the Royal Adviser
The royal family grew so close with Rasputin that the tzar asked for his advice on all official appointments. Rasputin placed his followers in high positions and accepted bribes in exchange for office positions. With this corruption, he acquired many enemies (Plitnik). Through this power Rasputin became almost untouchable because no one in power opposed him. -
Death of Rasputin
A group of political conservatives planned to assasinate Rasputin in order to save Russia. Rasputin visited Prince Yusupov's home where he ate poisoned food and drinks but he didn't die. Quickly Yusupov shot him and again he did not die. Rasputin didn't pass until he was bound, thrown in the Nova River, and drowned ("Rasputin"). Clearly his death matched the essence of his life in that he showed inhuman abilities and maintained a mysterious nature.