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'''Gregory Efimovich Rasputin''', also known as '''Rasputin''', a semi-literate peasant from Siberia, was a Russian personality during the early twentieth century who gained fame and influence within the Tsar's government as a confidant to the Empress Alexandra and as a healer of her son the Tsarevich Alexei. As such he was able to assert influence within the [[Church of Russia]] during the early years of the twentieth century. His association with the household of [[Nicholas II of Russia|Tsar Nicholas II]] brought discredit upon the tsarist government during its final years in power.