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Grigory Rasputin, the 'Mad Monk' who was hard to kill. Grigory Rasputin, whose life and times is to be the subject of a new Franco-Russian film, led a life less ordinary. Grigory Rasputin Photo: ALAMY.
Rasputin was also very close to the four duchesses and would often talk to them about religion and spirituality. In December, 1916 â Rasputin was assassinated. The four grand duchesses appeared cold and visibly upset by the news of their friendâs death. Rasputin was buried with an icon signed on the back, made by Anastasia, her mother and sisters. The royal family had intended on building a church over the site of Rasputinâs grave before they themselves were killed.