#268 | Grigori Rasputin - The Mad Monk

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He was the peasant who went from a village in Siberia to the centre of the Russian imperial court, befriending the Tsar and Tsarina, and playing a role in the downfall of Russia’s longest-serving dynasty, The Romanovs.

In this episode, we'll learn about the unlikely but fascinating life of Grigori Rasputin.

• Russia in 1900 • Overview of the fall of the Romanov Dynasty • The early life of Grigory Yefimovich Novykh ("Rasputin") • Discovering the "Khylsts" and “sinning to drive out sin” • Earning the nickname of "The Mad Monk" • Rasputin's personal hygiene (or lack of) • Curing the Tsar's son, Alexei • Securing a place within the imperial family • Rasputin's relationship with the Tsarina, Alexandra • An assassination attempt by a noseless peasant • The plot to kill Rasputin • The (very long) murder of Rasputin • Russia after Rasputin's death • The legacy (and importance) of Grigori Rasputin on Russian history

Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/rasputin

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