Russia, 1916. Whether out of craftsmanship or madness, Rasputin exercised power over the indecisive Nicholas, and the religious Tsar regarded the Siberians as God. He manipulated the relationship between the Tsar and the Duma and influenced the choice of the new Prime Minister. Rasputin attacked a Baroness; Her husband was imprisoned for defending her case, and she had to provide sexual assistance to Rasputin in order to save him. The Tsar ultimately ordered Rasputin to leave St. Petersburg, but for some reason, he entered the palace, lost in thought, and convinced the Tsar to make a catastrophic change in war strategy. A group of nobles took care of their own affairs and arranged the final dinner for the intruder monk. Author {[email protected] }