None of you bit on my stating that the deceased husband of a neighbour executed Rasputin.
In 1917? the russians were wavering in there continued presence in the Great War.Rasputin was a favourite with the Tsarina due to his healing powers.He was also keen that Russia should exit the war-which would have made things difficult for the allies.Elements from the UK who were in the embassy terminated him,the actual shooting being done by my neighbours late husband.If you google enough under the name Rainer you may find more information if you are interested.
Unfortunately I never met him and the story only came out in the last couple of years
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