History of Europe

Did rasputin start the Russian revolution?

Rasputin did not start the Russian Revolution, but there is some debate about his influence on it. Some historians argue that Rasputin influenced Tsar Nicholas II and the Russian government and contributed to social and political unrest in Russia. However, the main causes of the Russian Revolution are generally considered to be more complex and include economic problems, grievances over Tsarist autocracy, social inequalities, and the impact of World War I.