Rasputin and the Russian Royal Family

This chapter delves into Rasputin's relationships with Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, highlighting his role as a spiritual healer and the controversies surrounding him. It showcases the growing influence he held over the royal couple, fueled by incidents such as the healing of their son Alexei and deep emotional ties with the Empress. As public skepticism and opposition mounted, Rasputin became a polarizing figure, embodying the tensions within Russian society leading up to the revolutionary upheaval.