A perverted, degenerate mystic who participated in wild orgies and manipulated the Tsar into losing his empire — such is the common myth of Rasputin, which would naturally lead any rational person to think I’m insane for even suggesting that such a vile individual should be canonized among the Saints of our Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Orthodox Church.
Back in 2021, there was an episode from *The Rest Is History* podcast about Rasputin(episode 128). Two British secular historians, who had no stake in the matter, concluded that all the slander against him was false and that he was actually a very kind man—truly fitting the description of a man of God. I was very surprised at the time, as I wasn’t Orthodox back then. Thank you for your article; I hope that one day we can all recognize that he truly was a man of God.
This was an interesting listen, notwithstanding the historical ignorance on Tsar Saint Nicholas II. Unfortunately, their only source of information seems to have been Douglas Smith’s “Rasputin” which is not a bad book but still quite lacking in certain aspects.
Thank you so much! Just placed an order for the book and am on the hunt for the others in the thread you compiled! I greatly appreciate your response.
One other small question if I may: is it possible to obtain an icon of Rasputin from anywhere? The few I've seen online either don't ship overseas or are printed on board instead of painted.
Greatly appreciated! Tried to drop a message on X, but apparently you can't be messaged there. I also obtained "My Father" by Maria Rasputin, and am looking forward to reading it.
Radzinsky also wrote The Rasputin File, which partially inspired the name of this Substack and corresponding Twitter account. It is a highly inaccurate book that helped perpetuate myths about Grigory Rasputin to this day, yet it remains a classic in the study of his life. I do not recommend reading it as history, since Radzinsky (a playwright himself) took many creative liberties.
Do you want to come on my podcast to talk about this?
I’d love to. Could you message me on X? @RasputinTruth
Back in 2021, there was an episode from *The Rest Is History* podcast about Rasputin(episode 128). Two British secular historians, who had no stake in the matter, concluded that all the slander against him was false and that he was actually a very kind man—truly fitting the description of a man of God. I was very surprised at the time, as I wasn’t Orthodox back then. Thank you for your article; I hope that one day we can all recognize that he truly was a man of God.
This was an interesting listen, notwithstanding the historical ignorance on Tsar Saint Nicholas II. Unfortunately, their only source of information seems to have been Douglas Smith’s “Rasputin” which is not a bad book but still quite lacking in certain aspects.
What would be the best books to read up on about Rasputin? I read Douglas Smith's book, and am looking for other reliable ones.
I would start with Killing Rasputin by Margarita Nelipa. You may also want to check out this thread.
https://x.com/rasputintruth/status/1955863120385110212?s=46
Thank you so much! Just placed an order for the book and am on the hunt for the others in the thread you compiled! I greatly appreciate your response.
One other small question if I may: is it possible to obtain an icon of Rasputin from anywhere? The few I've seen online either don't ship overseas or are printed on board instead of painted.
I am not sure, I don’t own one myself. I’ll ask around and try to get back to you. You can also message me on X @RasputinTruth
Greatly appreciated! Tried to drop a message on X, but apparently you can't be messaged there. I also obtained "My Father" by Maria Rasputin, and am looking forward to reading it.
I didn’t realize that. You should be able to message me now. Sorry!
Clearly he did something right.
Radzinsky also wrote The Rasputin File, which partially inspired the name of this Substack and corresponding Twitter account. It is a highly inaccurate book that helped perpetuate myths about Grigory Rasputin to this day, yet it remains a classic in the study of his life. I do not recommend reading it as history, since Radzinsky (a playwright himself) took many creative liberties.