Rasputin the Rascal Monk

The narrator, a seasoned traveller who has crossed the Russian Empire from the Baltic to the Pacific, opens a window onto the secret world of the Imperial court. Drawing on personal meetings with the Tsar, his wife, and a host of witnesses, he pieces together a collection of decoded telegrams and private letters that portray the infamous mystic known as Rasputin. The account suggests that this Siberian horse‑thief‑turned‑holy‑man wielded influence far beyond his humble origins, feeding the rumors that swirled through Moscow and Petrograd before the war.

Presented as a blend of memoir and investigative report, the book follows the author’s encounters with the enigmatic figure and the shadowy network surrounding him. Listeners will hear vivid descriptions of Arctic ports, clandestine meetings, and the strange cult that surrounded the “miracle‑worker,” offering a fresh perspective on the forces that helped shape Russia’s final years of empire.