Entity: GRIGORI-RASPUTIN
Grigori Rasputin, a Siberian peasant monk, gained immense influence at the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra in late 19th and early 20th centuries. His scandalous reputation contributed to the downfall of the Tsarist government.
GRIGORI-RASPUTIN
Etymology
The name 'Rasputin' is derived from Grigori Efimovich Rasputin, a Siberian peasant monk who was influential at the court of Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra.
Definition
Grigori Rasputin, a Russian monk of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, gained great influence over the Russian royal family, particularly Czar Nicholas II and Czarina Alexandra.
Historical Context
Born in a small village in the Russian Empire, Rasputin's scandalous reputation is believed to have contributed to the overthrow of the House of Romanov shortly after his assassination.
Cultural Significance
Rasputin's life and influence have been the subject of numerous accounts and rumors, making him a mysterious and captivating figure in popular culture.
Related Concepts
Rasputin is often associated with the downfall of the Tsarist government and the end of the Romanov dynasty in Russia.
See Also
A mysterious and captivating figure in history, Grigori Rasputin was a Russian peasant monk known for his controversial influence over the Russian royal family.