#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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