Who was Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin?
Q: Who was Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin?
A: Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin was a Russian peasant and mystical faith healer.
Q: Where did he live?
A: He did not live in a monastery, but instead lived as a religious pilgrim.
Q: When did he arrive in St Petersburg?
A: He arrived in the capital St Petersburg in 1904.
Q: What type of relationship did he have with the Tsar and Tsarina?
A: The Tsar and Tsarina talked many times with Rasputin and asked for advice, making him their spiritual guide.
Q: How old was Rasputin when he died?
A: Rasputin died at the age of 47 on 30 December 1916 (O.S 17 December).
Q: When was Rasputin born?
A: He was born on 22 January 1869 (O.S 9 January).
