Fall of the Romanov Dynasty

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While Gregori Rasputin was not the main cause for the Russian revolution and the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty, Rasputin was a determinant that spurred on the eventual downfall of Russia. Rasputin was a factor of the end of Tsarism through; his association with and acceptance into the Romanov family, his outward appearance to be a personal advisor to the Tsar as well as actually having a great deal of influence over the Tsar and the political activities of the time. Gregori Rasputin was a peasant born in Siberia, Russia, in 1869. He had little education but villagers from his area believed that he possessed supernatural powers even in his youth. After his intention of becoming a monk failed; Rasputin married, had three children and travelled the globe. Known as a mystic and faith healer but commonly called the “mad monk”. Arriving in St Petersburg in 1907 he later met the imperial family.

Rasputin’s seamless integration into the Romanov family caused greater distrust towards the Dynasty by the Russian people. When he was introduced to Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna, Rasputin quickly became almost a member of the imperial family. Favoured by Alexandra due to the belief that Rasputin’s mystic healing powers could heal her haemophilic son. Source E depicts how close-knit Rasputin was to the Romanov’s. “Tsarina Alexandra with Rasputin, the Romanov children and a governess… 1908”. This family photo includes Rasputin, he is standing in the middle of the family which suggests that he is an integral part of the Romanov family. The fact that he is even featured within a family photo displays that the Romanov family treated him as one of their own. The Tsar and his family were already mistrusted and disliked by a large amount...

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