Rasputin Research Paper

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the most pivotal moment in Rasputin's life was After failing to become a monk, he became a wanderer and eventually joined the court of Czar Nicholas II because of his healing abilities. Known for his healing powers, he became very popular, but his political influence was wasn't that popular. Government officials even tried to warn people of Rasputin's influence, but they continued to defend him, giving the impression that Rasputin was her closest advisor.

Czar and his wife, were in need of help for their son, Alexis, who was very sick. Rasputin quickly gained their confidence by seemingly curing their son of hemophilia. This healing he did gave him the support from czar wife. This led to his being adopted as a "supreme mystic" at court.

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