Although Gregori Rasputin was not the main cause of the Russian Revolution and the collapse of the Romanov dynasty, Rasputin was a determining factor that brought about the possible fall of Russia. Rasputin was a factor in the end of Tsarism; his association and acceptance into the Romanov family, his outward appearance as a personal advisor to the Tsar as well as his great influence on the Tsar and the political activities of the time. Gregori Rasputin was a peasant 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 referred to as the "mad monk". Arriving in Saint Petersburg in 1907, he later met the imperial family. Rasputin's smooth integration into the Romanov family caused the Russian people to become more distrustful of the dynasty. When he was 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 cure her hemophiliac son. Source E shows how close Rasputin was to the Romanovs. “Tsarina Alexandra with Rasputin, the Romanov children and a governess… 1908”. This family photo includes Rasputin, he is standing in the middle of the family suggesting that he is an integral part of the Romanov family. The fact that he even appears in a family photo shows that the Romanov family treated him like one of their own. The Tsar and his family were already very distrusted and hated... in the middle of the newspaper ......ed "Biography of Rasputin". Bio.com. A&E Networks Television, and Web. April 25, 2014. Harry Bowley. “Nicholas II”. Prezi.com. and Web. April 28, 2014. .Maria Aprelenko. “Prominent Russians: Grigori Rasputin”. Grigori Rasputin – Russiapedia History and mythology Prominent Russians. Russiapedia, 2005-2001. Internet. April 25, 2014. .Bennett, Vanora. “Was Rasputin such a bad guy?” » Vanora Bennett. Np, July 27, 2010. Web. “Rasputin.” Rasputin. History learning site, nd Web. April 28, 2014. .Duffy, Michael. “Firstworldwar.com.” World War I.com. Np, August 22, 2009. Web. April 28. 2014. .