While Gregory Rasputin was not the primary cause of the Russian Revolution and the collapse of the Romanov Dynasty, Rasputin was a major factor in spurring the eventual fall of Russia. Rasputin was a determining factor in the end of tsarism; his association and acceptance into the Romanov family, his outward appearance as the Tsar's personal advisor, as well as actually having great influence on the Tsar and the political activities of the time. Gregori Rasputin was a farmer born in Siberia, Russia, in 1869. He had little education but villagers in his area believed he possessed supernatural powers even in his youth. After his intention to become a monk failed; Rasputin married, had three children and traveled the world. Known as a mystic and faith healer, but commonly called the “mad monk”. Arriving in St. Petersburg in 1907, he later met the imperial family. Rasputin's seamless integration into the Romanov family caused greater distrust of the dynasty among the Russian people. When introduced to Tsar Nicholas II and Alexandra Feodorovna, Rasputin quickly became almost a member of the imperial family. Favored by Alexandra due to the belief that Rasputin's mystical healing powers could heal her hemophiliac son. Source E describes how close Rasputin was with the Romanovs. “Tsarina Alexandra with Rasputin, the Romanov children and a housekeeper… 1908”. This family photo includes Rasputin, he is standing in the center of the family, which suggests that he is an integral part of the Romanov family. The fact that he is even present in a family photo shows that the Romanov family treated him as one of their own. The Tsar and his family were already distrusted and detested by a large number... half the newspaper......and "Rasputin Biography". Bio.com. A&E Networks Television and Web. April 25, 2014.Harry Bowley. "Nicholas II." Prezi.com. nd Web. 28 April 2014. .Maria Aprenko. “Prominent Russians: Grigory Rasputin.” Grigory Rasputin – Russiapedia History and mythology Prominent Russians. Russiapedia, 2005-2001. Network. April 25, 2014. Bennett, Vanora. “Was Rasputin such a bad guy?” Vanora Bennett. NP, July 27, 2010. Web. "Rasputin." Rasputin. History Learning Site and Web. April 28, 2014. .Duffy, Michael. “Firstworldwar.com.” World War I.com. Np, 22 August 2009. Web. 28 April. 2014. .