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Aug 20, 2025 Discover the intriguing tale of a scruffy monk who mesmerized the Russian royal family with his so-called miracles and prophecies. As Rasputin's influence grew, so did the tension among nobles, leading to a plot to eliminate him. The podcast vividly recounts the bizarre and botched assassination attempts, revealing how this enigmatic figure's demise ultimately hastened the fall of the Romanov dynasty. Unravel the mystique of the man who seemed impossible to kill!
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From Peasant To Pilgrim
- Grigory Rasputin rose from a poor Siberian peasant to gain attention after a transformative monastery pilgrimage.
- He began leaving his family for long pilgrimages and developed a cult-like following in Siberia.
Charisma Wins Nobility
- Rasputin's charisma and occult reputation drew Russia's aristocracy when he arrived in St. Petersburg.
- Nobles fascinated by supernatural practices became his early followers and opened court doors for him.
Healer To The Romanovs
- Rasputin first met Tsar Nicholas II in 1905 and later gained the trust of Tsarina Alexandra through healing claims.
- His reputed ability to stop Prince Alexei's bleeding cemented his influence with the imperial family.