She also learned about religion from her mother and tutors. In 1905, another influence entered Anastasia’s life through her mother. His name was Grigori Rasputin, and he claimed to be a holy man. The ...

When it comes the distinct field of religious charlatans, the Russians have excelled beyond even American televangelists, in ...

While Anastasia struggles to find her family, the sinister Rasputin seeks her death. The villain's design is creepy to say ...

Her "spiritual adviser" was the Siberian mystic Grigory Rasputin, a Russian peasant whose pursuit of prostitutes and raucous drinking sessions had tainted the tsar and tsarina by association.

Instead they asked Grigory Rasputin, known for his healing abilities ... Rumours have since abounded that Anastasia managed to escape. Sign up now to receive email updates on new series, features, and ...

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The imperial family was brought into disrepute as the Tsarina fell under the influence of Grigori Rasputin. Rasputin was a monk from Siberia. He was rumoured to be a Khlyst, member of an extreme ...

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She also learned about religion from her mother and tutors. In 1905, another influence entered Anastasia’s life through her mother. His name was Grigori Rasputin, and he claimed to be a holy man. The ...