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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#268 | Grigori Rasputin - The Mad Monk