Read a biography of the Siberian monk who mesmerized the last Tsarina and some of the rumors that surrounded him.

Read a brief or extended history of the "Mad Monk," whose bad press undermined the Romanovs' rule. With a look at the mythology surrounding him.

Read an analysis of the Russian monk's historic role from a series of interviews regarding the era of the First World War.

Eyewitness account written by the tutor to Nicholas II's children recalls the character of the famous monk and his role in the Romanov family.

Ninth grade student's report on the contested Russian "holy man" postulates a theory as to how he cured Alexes Romanov's hemophilia.

Article explains Rasputin's "magic" by asserting that Alexis Romanov did not suffer from hemophilia, but a condition known as Aplastic Crisis.

Chapter one of a book on the dark and mysterious figure in Russian history summarizes his entire life. Link to a review in the New York Times.

Anastasia fan site briefly describes the famous monk and recounts the events surrounding his death. Includes a quote from his letters.

Access a profile of this religious and political figure, who exerted a tremendous influence over the Russian imperial court from 1905 to 1916.