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The last royal family of Russia led a country with full control in their hands. The ultimate power over the entire country resided in their hands, and if one got through to the Tsar, one had the access to power and rule over the whole nation. Because of this unrestrained government Grigory Efimovich Rasputin was able to manipulate the Russian government by acquiring the royal family's personal favor. 

     At the time the people of Russia, mainly poor peasants, were waging revolts against the Tsar. Their living conditions were horrid, as most had barely any food, shelter or possibility of trade, as well as a freezing climate to endure. Meanwhile, Russia had a humiliating defeat against the Japanese in the Russo-Japanese war, where many lives were lost. Shortly after the defeat Russia was engaged in World War I. The citizens of Russia needed a true leader to support them through these harsh conditions, because their Tsar, Nicholas II, was a weak man, overruled by his own wife, Alexandra. 

     The royal son and heir to the throne, Alexei, suffered from the deadly disease hemophilia. The Tsar and Tsarina enlisted the magic "man of God" Rasputin to use his "healing powers" to save their child's life. The boy lived and from that moment on Rasputin became the most important and influential person in the Russian court. This mysterious and destitute Siberian peasant manipulated the royal family and acquired immediate access to the ruling of the country. He deeply influenced the Tsarina, who in turn controlled her husband. Rasputin had gained the personal worship of the Romanov family and therefore was able to gain full access to the government of Russia. He influenced the political and religious scene. 

     The lack of a checks and balances system, and rather an unrestrained government, was the reason of Rasputin's sudden rise to power and the demise of the Russian dynasty.