Associations to the word «Rasputin»

Dictionary definition

RASPUTIN, noun. Siberian peasant monk who was religious advisor in the court of Nicholas II; was assassinated by Russian noblemen who feared that his debauchery would weaken the monarchy (1872-1916).

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