Case File 137-Grigori Rasputin

In November of 1904, Tsar Nicholas II of Russia met the acquaintance of a wandering monk from Siberia and, almost immediately, was captivated by the man’s charisma. The Tsar and his wife were fascinated by the way this rural backcountry man of God addressed all people, even those of royal standing, with a seemingly crude yet familiar manner. The royal couple would go on to invite this man of remarkable spiritual fervor to join their court. From humble beginnings, this monk would go on to become, arguably, the most powerful man in Russia. He was often described as the dark po...