Even The Royals Rasputin Part 2: The Long Fall from Grace | 17
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Apr 15, 2024 The podcast delves into Rasputin's rise to power, controversies surrounding his behavior, and his eventual downfall. It highlights his manipulative actions, struggles with leaving, and survival from an assassination attempt. The tension escalates as Rasputin's influence grows, leading to a tragic end and Russia's entry into World War I.
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Rasputin's Miracle
- Tsarina Alexandra called Rasputin to heal her son Alexei, who has hemophilia.
- Alexei miraculously recovered, solidifying Rasputin's position in the royal household.
Train Trip Troubles
- Rasputin went on a trip to Siberia with Tsarina Alexandra's friends to showcase his holiness.
- He engaged in consensual relations with one woman but then assaulted another, Anna, while she slept.
Rasputin's Justifications
- Rasputin's sexual appetite remained strong despite his religious devotion.
- He justified some relations as absorbing sins, while others were likely non-consensual, exploiting his position.