1. Rasputin
The Mystery of the Life and Death of Rasputin.
Whether you see Rasputin as a healer, "holy devil", or a "mad monk", it is indisputable that when delving into the depths of history's mysteries, he emerges as one of the greatest . In Russia in the early 1900's, the Czar Nicholas and the Czarina Alexandra had an ill son named Alexi. Stricken with hemophilia, none of the doctor's were able to help to stop the boy's bleeding - except Rasputin (who wasn't even a doctor). The association among Rasputin and this leading family was shrouded in suspicion and uncertainty, as rumors and myths about the connection are still surfacing to this date.
The relationship between Rasputin and the royals began in 1906, and he protected Alexi's life for 10 years. Alexi was the sole heir to the Russian throne, so it was imperative that his illness remain a secret to protect his survival. No one - even historians who investigate his life as a profession - knows how Rasputin was able to help the boy. Some believed he used hypnosis, while skeptics of that idea call it "absurd" to think that hypnosis could heal a child with hemophilia. .
Although not one person could identify how Rasputin was helping Alexi, it is undeniable that he was. On one occasion, Alexi had fallen and was bleeding, but due to his hemophilia, his blood was unable to stop. Czarina Alexandria sent Rasputin a telegram, and informed him of the distressing situation. He had written her back, with the promise to pray for him, and needless to say, the bleeding stopped.
Despite being of great service to the Romanov's, he was still never accepted as a member of the royal household. On the contrary, he was rumored to have a relationship with the Czarina that extended beyond friendship, though many historians find those reports dubious. Rasputin had little influence on government policy, but Czar Nicholas was guided by his advice. In 1913, Russia threatened to draw into war, but in part with Rasputin's advice, Czar Nicholas pulled back.
To What Extent Did Rasputin Cause The Russian Revolution? ... In fact, the word "Rasputin" in Russian means "the debauched one". ... In one incident, Rasputin caught a horse thief. ... Rasputin didn't make much of an impression at first. ... Alexandra treated Rasputin like he was a relative. ...
Rasputin Research Assessment Investigate the role of Rasputin in causing the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin, also known as the Mad Monk' was undoubtedly one of the key factors contributing to the fall of the last Tsar of Russia, Nicholas II. ... Source 1: A primary source - a photograph of Rasputin, the "Mad Monk."" ... This was a commonly accepted view of Rasputin's relationship with the royal family. ... Many people believed that due to the Tsarina's close relationship to Rasputin, it was in fact Rasputin who was running the country a...
Rasputin's education was limited and he struggled to learn to read and write. ... Rasputin's crazy life styles were unacceptable to the tsar. ... Even though the tsar dismissed Rasputin from the court once, he forced to recall Rasputin immediately because of the influence of his wife. ... Rasputin advised the tsarina on all matters even though he knew nothing about it. ... Many people believe that Rasputin was actually a scapegoat rather than a culprit, all the stories about Rasputin were fabricated ones, and the general hesitance of people in accepting the superior power of Rasputi...
Rasputin Czar Nicholas II son Alexis was sick with a genetic disease hemophilia which caused him to bleed uncontrollably. Rasputin was invited to the house and he played with the children. ... Rasputin was even reading the Bible with the children. ...
She eventually turned to Grigory Rasputin, a controversial holy man. Although many thought otherwise, Rasputin did seem to have the power to help Alexis. ... With him not being there, Alexandra ran the government with Rasputin as her advisor. Many ministers resigned or were fired and were soon replaced by followers of Rasputin. ... In 1916, Prince Yussoupov and his well-born friends invited Rasputin to supper. ...
Grigory Rasputin was a Siberian Peasant turned miracle worker who befriended the Tsarina in the late days of the Romanov Dynasty. ... It was often said that the Tsarina had an intimate relationship with Rasputin, and this was a cause for the people's outcry against him. Rasputin was loved and hated by many people; on one hand he was an apparent miracle worker, on the other he was a technical playboy. ... In 1916, when the Tsar was away in Petrograd during the war, Rasputin effectively took control of Russia, advising the Tsarina on all decisions made in parliament. Plans arouse to assas...
Rasputin could heal when the top medical professors could not, and that made everyone believe Rasputin was sent from God. ... Rasputin as a young man was a complete rake. ... Also, Rasputin took up farming to support his family. ... She defended Rasputin so strongly that it became difficult for anyone to associate in with Empress about Rasputin. ... Then, they shot Rasputin but suddenly Rasputin gained consciousness and staggered out into the courtyard. ...