Revolutions

10.51- Our Friend

Apr 12, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Rasputin's Healing Abilities

  • Czar's sister Olga was disturbed by Rasputin's behavior, but recognized his apparent healing powers.
  • After Rasputin prayed over the injured toddler Alexey, the boy was inexplicably better the following morning.
INSIGHT

The Power of Belief

  • Rasputin's presence provided an environment of peace and calm, which may have aided Alexey's recovery.
  • This atmosphere allowed for the formation of blood clots, crucial for hemophiliacs.
INSIGHT

Rasputin: "Our Friend"

  • The imperial family's staunch defense of Rasputin, calling him "our friend," baffled those outside their circle.
  • Many attributed Rasputin's influence to manipulation, hypnosis, or the Empress's alleged desires, due to ignorance of Alexey's hemophilia.
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