FAQ About Grigori Rasputin

Grigori Rasputin, born on January 21, 1869, in Siberia, was a Russian mystic and self-proclaimed holy man who became a prominent advisor and confidant to the Romanov family, particularly Tsarina Alexandra. He is most known for his influence over the royal family and his role in various political and personal matters, as well as his mysterious murder in 1916. His life and assassination have fueled many legends and controversies.