Assassination of Grigori Rasputin

December 30, 1916 · Petrograd

Grigori Rasputin, the mystic with influence over Tsar Nicholas II and Empress Alexandra, was murdered in Petrograd by a group of monarchists led by Prince Felix Yusupov. His assassination underscored the disintegration of the imperial court.

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Key people

Grigori Rasputin

Vladimir Purishkevich perpetrator

Grand Duke Dmitri Pavlovich of Russia perpetrator

Participants

Russian Empire — State where the killing took place

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Also involved 2

Nicholas II of Russia Tsar of Russia, Rasputin held sway over the imperial family
Alexandra Feodorovna of Russia Empress, Rasputin held sway over the imperial family, above all the Empress