Rasputin
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- proper noun
- /ræˈspjuːtɪn/
- The assassination of Rasputin by nobles marked a dramatic turning point in the history of the Russian Empire.
- Rasputin, the "mad monk"
- murdered Rasputin
- Rasputin, a Russian
Examples
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So, that's how Rasputin survived all those assassination attempts.
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The tsar's nanny found a ring in Rasputin's chambers.
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Long story short, Rasputin's body was soon found.
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This is the dagger that Prince Yusupov used to murder Rasputin.
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They turned to the infamous necromancer Grigori Rasputin.
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Grigory Rasputin was a controversial figure in Russian history, known for his close ties to the imperial family.
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Many stories about the enigmatic Rasputin suggest that he had a significant impact on Tsar Nicholas II's reign.
Synonyms
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A Siberian religious man who claimed special powers and influenced the Russian royal family
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A Russian holy man who claimed to have special powers, advised the last emperor's family and was killed by nobles
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rasputin comes from Russian parts ras- ('off') and put ('path'), so the name means 'off the path' or 'not following the right way'. That's a helpful way to remember him because Rasputin was known as a wild man who lived outside normal society.