RASPUTIN, THE "MAD MONK". What Happened To His Children? To Angelus Rosedale Cemetery in Los Angeles

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

NOTE: There was a definite failure of some sort underground, most likely her casket/vault collapsed, crushed. When I first came to visit, the soil over her was like sunken that. And just days later, it was fixed when I did the final shoot. Kudos to the cemetery staff. 👍

[@RhettyforHistory]

That's great to hear the cemetery staff fixed it.

[@teijaflink2226]

Good it was fixed so soon after, rest in peace Maria.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

@@pippadot679 - it was fixed and it’s showing fixed at the end of the episode.

[@LarryDMohr]

I sure love your history lessons Ron. Thank you for the education.

[@craigstorer6571]

It was also a safety hazard, so that's another reason I'm glad it was fixed. They must have a very good cemetery staff there.

[@MysticalMe131]

That was just TOTALLY AWESOME. My Brother was a full Totally Hemophiliac , any cut or scratch would Bleed and Bleed. Mom would have to use womens kotex to put on his wound to try and stop the bleeding. Most of the time he was always hospitalized.

[@craigstorer6571]

@@pippadot679 I went into an E.R. because of high blood pressure. A nurse gave me such a painful IV that it almost made me pass-out and therefore it lowered my blood pressure. I was cured! Lol :) After that, I took my medicine consistently. BTW: I wonder if that mean nurse that finally got your IV right has a sister that works at Walmart? Lol :) Thanks for Moderating!

[@purpleclove1929]

Thank you for sharing her story. I knew you would give Maria the respect she is due!

[@Day1onDay1]

Thanks for passing on the info for this absolutely riveting episode! ❤️

[@amandapanda7878]

I think we are all spoiled by the way ron can tell so many stories, he can tell them better then most of us can and this is why i so enjoy watching his videos.Thank you Ron :)

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks, you are truly inspiring.

[@thesweetestteas.4534]

She was a strong and resilient woman! Her father was such an intriguing figure. Quite polarizing, but I wonder if he was as evil/ immoral as he was portrayed? Could it have all been propaganda🤔 Ron you're definitely the most interesting man in the world! Architect, pilot, historian daredevil! Is there anything you can't do??? Glad to share in your most recent adventures ☺️ Have a wonderful New year!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

awe, thanks, very sweet and kind!!

[@fuzzamajumula]

Isn't he amazing?

[@geraldfriend256]

Who knows.I think both Gilles DeRais and Countess Bathory were demonized by the church in order to steal their wealth and discredit them.

[@BrandyinIndy]

And a lawyer if I remember correctly ❤

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Rasputin really had those evil eyes. He must of had some kind of power to survive a gun shot to his chest but then meet his end. At least one of his children escaped to live her life. Great story. Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

[@geraldfriend256]

Poisoned shot stabbed strangled drowned but kept living eerily

[@deniseboldea1624]

The stories told about Rasputin are so intertwined, we may never totality have the full actual story. I do admit that I didn't know he was married, much less that he fathered children. Such a shame that they made the whole family suffer.

[@susanna3]

Who would have thought that a daughter of Rasputin toured with P.T. Barnum?!? The hold that Rasputin had on the family, especially the Tsarina, has always been fascinating but equally puzzling to me. I had no clue about his daughter making it here.Ron this was a very cool story, well researched and told as only you can!!! Awesome!

[@nancyvolke237]

You know how to tell a story and keep us interested until the end!! I hope your family is doing 👍🏻 🎄😇🙏🏻

[@cindyhorn3168]

Very interesting story. I remembered parts of it because I was captivated by the Romonoffs , the last Russian Czar family. It's cool to know there are descendants living !! Thank you for this story. Loved it!!

[@calisoul1326]

Rosedale cemetery has many notable graves of famous people.

[@seascape1016]

I remember my Mother saying the name Rasputin all the time but it took me decades to to know who she was talking about! Thx Ron!

[@gogranigo]

Hi guys. Another great cemetery tour. Hope everyone had a nice Christmas 🎄

[@Nyquil5]

Just to add a bit more to Rasputin's death. When he was recovered from the water, he had managed to get one arm free from his bondage. Tough fellow.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

he just would not die, indeed yes, tougher than any...powers!

[@Lily-wp8ol]

He actually drowned! During autopsy found water in his lungs.

[@edithsymmans3273]

This has always been an interested history fan and this subject for many years, I first learned about Rasputin in my early teens. I have read books on him, watched movies, videos and listened to many people speak about him over the years. Rasputin had an evil look in his eyes, Satan like. His photo still sends chill up my spine and not in a good way either. I have always wonderful what happened to his family, now I know. Thank you for this story, so very much appreciated.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

thanks Edith, considering your background, quite a compliment to think you enjoyed this episode!

[@marlenepearson9657]

I knew a little about Rasputin. But never knew about any children. Let alone a daughter in the U.S. that was a Circus 🎪 preformer! Learning new things with you all the time.

[@tOksiak]

RIP Maria... Thanx Ron...such an interesting story

[@Peg-ee5ei]

Amazing story! I read the book "Nicholas and Alexandra" when I was 16 years old. (I was on a Russian history kick) lt was captivating. An absolutely haunting tale.

[@Beitlet]

I do find Russian history, what I know of it, fascinating because it’s seems so different & almost hard to understand (culture wise). Read a book on Stalin which was very interesting & heartbreaking. (So many Russians were killed in that era). Ron, I’m inspired to dive in to Russian history again! 💜

[@lindaritter1343]

Gosh what a story the children certainly had their dad's eyes. Thank you Ron that was brilliant

[@krystina.nelson217]

I absolutely love your storytelling and you bring these people back to life. The way you tell their stories, it makes me imagine them in real life and the pictures guide us in this imaginary film in our heads. Thanks Ron and keep up the great work! You are appreciated!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thank you Krystina, inspiring note!

[@zzzzipy12]

Very interesting! A lot of graves will sink-in, the caskets breakdown. Most people are not buried as deep as you think, many are under 4 to 12 inches of dirty. I’ve seen the edges of a vault sticking through the ground at one of our local commercial cemeteries.

[@DorisVoerster]

Another fascinating story! Thanks, Ron 💜

[@michellelambert8729]

Maria Rasputin wrote a book about her father and their early years. A very interesting take on the story. It's called "Rasputin" and I found it in my local library. One of her father's murderers ended up here in the States as well. Any time a film about Rasputin was being made this guy had to be consulted on what went into it to keep him from sueing. He also used to phone Maria up, ugh, like some stalker. Yusapov I think his name was. Sorry if I misspelled it.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Wow didn’t know that, very interesting Michelle!!

[@michellelambert8729]

@@FacesoftheForgotten The book is definitely worth reading. It gives a fresh perspective on who Rasputin was. Maria and Varya were with their father in the Capitol when all this history went down. Of course his daughter is going to see him differently from his mortal enemies. But I don't think it's fair that only Rasputin's murderer got to tell his side of it. Good video! Sorry to hear about Varya. I didn't know much about his son, but regret for him as well.

[@soniagalindo7589]

Yes I read that book in high school, many years ago, and I ended up working at a convalescent home nearby where she's buried. I was watching another KZbin channel when I learned that and up until then I was completely unaware she was near my workplace, coincidental.

[@michellelambert8729]

@@soniagalindo7589 I hear you, that's pretty wild she was so close by. RIP Maria Rasputin.

[@soniagalindo7589]

@@michellelambert8729 😃

[@sheilabock466]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one. I have always been fascinated with Rasputin and his effect on the Royal family, but never realized he had a daughter that was able to escape and make a good life for herself. Oh, the stories she could tell. Thank you for a wonderful episode.

[@queenbee9326]

Fascinating woman. I’d love to read her autobiography. As for the grave, I wonder what the effect of earthquakes has.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

there were no earthquakes there for a while, so nothing to do with that. there was a failure of some sort underground, most likely her casket/vault collapsed, crushed. when I came it was like that, and days later it was fixed when I did the final shoot. Kudos to the cemetery staff.

[@mjb469]

You never disappoint, Ron. Great story.

[@hermanfunster8922]

Thanks for this episode. Fascinating!

[@lindaball6714]

Great as usual Ron and Clover !

[@karlachilders1145]

Thank you Ron for this story on not only Maria but the rest of his children! I have watched a documentary on just Rasputin himself and two documentaries on him and the Royal family. But I’ve never seen or heard anything about his children. It was fascinating!! Another great and professional job again!!

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Thanks. I try to find stuff off the beaten path, interesting stories!

[@Dreamtime-Walker]

Wow the Pyramids! The 1920’s Fascinate Me as Does the Supernatural.💛 Great Narration!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@alandickerson3379]

Thank you for sharing this story!! I had heard lots about daddy Rasputin in the past, but virtually nothing about his family! Thank you for sharing!

[@LindaBarham]

Very fascinating. I really wasn't interested in history in my youth. Now that I'm an adult I find it very interesting. I am surely learning some wonderful stories from your videos.

[@ConnieGeldreich22]

A big thank you to Purple Clove and FOTF for this incredible story and woman. What an amazing life and history. RIP Maria!

[@joeystrobel5188]

Rest In Peace Maria Rasputin. Thanks Ron , very well done.

[@jeansmith2144]

Very interesting story. The whole family had that strange look in their eyes. Great Story. Thank you so much. Jean in Maine

[@dawntaylor239]

I really loved this one awesome job Ron

[@lindaheyen4402]

Wow, what a fascinating story.

[@Captofthisship]

Amazing episode. Knew about Rasputin, didnt realize the rest.

[@evakiss2562]

Whou! What an interesting story. Terrible, sad times…thank for this Ron!

[@bennymoret1339]

Came Late Gang....But I'm Here Now To Know This Story.....About Rasputin" They Like Calling Him "The Crazy Or Mad Monk" In Some Russian Circles...... Wow... Great Story.....i Know About Rasputin Since The 70's On Differents Books.....But Never About His Family.... Thanks Ron.. That's Why Attract Me To Your Channel.....The Differents Stories. Here Or Overseas Subjects.....The Learning About Then....Or More About Then....and Your Personality Likes One Of The Guys. Ànd The intelligence and Experience That Your Bring From Been a Plane Pilot and Outdoor Man is Second To None......And Be An American Hero Soldier's Son Add To Your Character And Knowledge.....✍️ A Happy Subscriber. Thanks.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

wow, a lot of good stuff to digest in this note, thanks Benny

[@lauries6517]

You should visit Holy Cross in Culver City and report on how they have destroyed the headstones with their mowers.

[@1martuska]

Interesting video . I happen to be from that part of the world and one of my great great great uncles , served in the royal army for the czar of Russia ( way before my time ) … and he claimed to have met Rasputin several times as he spent a great deal of time at the palace , treating Álexei Romanov for his blood disorder . They had to kill rasputin because there were rumors that he was the czarina’s lover . True story .

[@jacquikg3881]

That was really interesting thanks Ron you tell the stories of people's lives so well. RIP Maria 🌷

[@cathymcglasson6947]

Thanks Ron I always wondered about this happening.

[@Laceycrochet]

Fascinating video yet again. Thanks Ron xx🇬🇧

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

WOW! I had no idea that any of Rasputin's children survived let alone made it to the US! Very interesting! Just another reason that I love this channel.

[@tracyfox466]

They claimed that Rasputin was able to hypnotize Alexis so it slowed down the internal bleeding he would have after normal childhood falls he would often experience. Alexis was the male heir apparent and the Czar and Czarina were desperate to save their only son. The Czarina became extremely dependent on Rasputin as he was the only one that was able to prolong her son’s life and that’s how he became so influential within the royal family. The Czarina Alexandria was the daughter of Queen Victoria and she was one of several daughters of the Queen that were carriers of hemophilia that passed it onto their children. This was such a terribly sad story.😔 They say that Rasputin was able to also put himself into a hypnotic trance which could slow down his blood pressure and other vital organs which was most likely the reason why it took so many attempts to kill him.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

you are correct, and sadly, it was the British people who made King George V then change his mind on allowing the family to find sanctuary in England, thus dooming them all.

[@candikildow2643]

Alexandra was the granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Alix’s mother was Queen Victoria’s daughter Alice. A brother of Alix’s died from a fall as a toddler.

[@colleenvozella4401]

Thankyou this is really interesting. I've known about The Mad Monk but never thought about his family. I appreciate the respect you give to those in the cases you present. Those who deserve it.🙏🙏🙏🧸

[@MadHatterDJ-]

How interesting I’ve never heard anything about his family before. She seemed like a very resourceful lady. Glad to see they’ve sorted out her burial sight, good cemetery upkeep there.

[@conningdale8805]

Interesting and well researched video. Maria was good value. A very courageous woman who just got on with it and lived a good life. Much of the information written on her father is untrue, and is the result of gossip and intrigue in pre WWI Russia, and of course none of this was contradicted by the Communist regime when they came to power. Recent research has revealed that many of the stories are nothing more than fabrication. I'm not saying Rasputin was a Saint. but he was certainly not as bad as history has remembered him. His influence over Nicholas and Alexandra has been grossly overrated. I'm in Sydney, where we have Rookwood Cemetery, the largest cemetery in the Southern Hemisphere. Am a regular visitor, and have seen graves where the ground has sunken. Some years ago a cemetery official gave me your explanation regarding the weight of the earth above a grave.

[@bluesingmusic3443]

A lot of the old cemeteries with unmarked graves, the graves are found by the depressions in the ground. Many have "field stones" placed at the graves, as the families were usually too poor, or in some cases slaves, to afford headstones. They're all over the South. An interesting YT channel, is Side Step Adventures. The "stars" search for old graveyards, & more often than not, they're in complete disrepair. Sadly those who once tended to their families graves, have grown too old to care for them. Many don't have the funds to pay others, sadly. This story was quite interesting, as I never knew Rasputin had children. (Mom took us to a Drive In movie, when I was very young where we saw "Rasputin The Mad Monk". I do remember them trying to poison him. But that was well over 50+ years ago. We also saw "Hard Days Night" with the Beatles there [not the same time] a lot of Jerry Lewis, Don Knotts, Elvis, movies, back then. Sadly most drive in movies are gone. There's 1 here where I live now, but I so enjoyed the whole family going to the movies.) Very interesting video.

[@omgbarth]

Another awesome job, Ron! I have always been fascinated by the history of the Romanov family. I enjoyed this a great deal.

[@pamelaanderson1124]

GREAT history as you tell the stories Ron, THANKS. And what a strong woman.

[@maureenberls1281]

Visiting family here in Saskatchewan during the holidays. MINUS 37 C here! Need a FOTF video to get me through this evening! Can't wait! Hans

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

love it!!!!!!!!!!

[@PeppieP]

Another quality tale of Faces of the Forgotten. Really interesting and educational - you missed your vocation Ron, you should have been a teacher. Once again thanks.

[@kellysteele78]

What a story! Very well done Ron. Thanks so much 😊

[@lynnedanieli733]

Thank you for this amazing history lesson. Never knew all these details, brings it all into a new light now. All the very best for 2022.👌

[@lynnedanieli733]

@@pippadot679 Thank you Pippadot & all the best.

[@nanad4348]

I had to rewatch this one it is so interesting. I knew who Rasputin was but never knew he had children. Maria led a fascinating life. Sad about her mother, brother and sister. Thank you purple clove and Ron for bringing this to us. Ron you are a man of many talents. ❤

[@anitatucker8812]

What an interesting story of her life. Who would have thought her story would open up so many life experiences. His looks always have me the creeps and you can see she shared her eyes with her father.

[@michaelswinehart2788]

Lookin' forward to it. Happy holidays to all!!!

[@karenawagner2691]

I have a lot of books on Czar Nicholas and the whole family I also know how obsessed the Czarina was with him.

[@karenawagner2691]

@@pippadot679 yes I do I also read a lot and have books on Egypt and the the British royal family.History and Math were always my favorite subjects.

[@joemomoney13]

Great story Ron. Thank you for sharing. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Haven't heard this story, very interesting and nice walk.

[@KimberlyLew]

Very very cool video. I need to watch it again.

[@sharonbaulch]

Thanks so much for the tour very interesting. The children should be not be held responsible for the sins of their father. You gave her dignity thanks for that.

[@aliciabrewer9444]

Interesting story. Life was so much harder back then.

[@hh7407]

Beautiful statues there. Such a difficult life she and her mom and siblings had after the brutal death of her father. It is amazing how strong and resilient she was to live so long and have some children and they survive so that there are descendants of Rasputin today. I would have never guessed there were any and that they are in the US. Very interesting story. Her gaze probably helped her deal with and stare down the lions.

[@rachelleischner]

Nice piece of history there...thanks for another great one...love these!!

[@mysticangells]

That was interesting.. thank you for sharing 🙏.. I always wonder about surviving relatives

[@mysticangells]

@@pippadot679 happy & safe New Year 😎

[@nataliemoulding234]

very fascinating story and rest in peace Maria

[@Willowq4]

Hi Ron. Very interesting story about Rasputin and family. Thankyou ❤️..Hope all had a great Christmas ☃️🌲

[@HollywoodGraham]

Shatto was a wealthy real estate investor in L.A.. Shatto Place is named for him. He once owned Catalina Island, he developed it for tourism but lost it eventually. He died in a train crash. in the 1890's.

[@rosemaryangela1825]

What a great story! Thanks Rob

[@katherinekoenemann4351]

History is so fascinating! Thank you for this video and all your other videos.

[@marianavarro3111]

Very cool story when a beautiful lady she was 💝🌟 iam so happy that at last she was able to live life on her own terms and she was strong like her father 🌟💪❤

[@christinezeeryp573]

I have to give it to ya, it takes guts to travel to that state .

[@MAD62XEDX]

WOW You done very good --Thank You

[@blacktara3936]

Watched a LOT of your videos, Sir. This is my very favorite. Thank you.

[@FacesoftheForgotten]

Me too, this was a pretty intriguing place and pretty much a lesser-known story, which are my favorite to find and tell.

[@kellyb1420]

They say Rasputin had many many children and some of his off spring still exist today?🤔

[@gregflaten4859]

Grandkids maybe alive. Seen had 3 they have passed. Unless he had more out of wedlock but still talking over a hundred years ago since he passed.

[@kellyb1420]

@@gregflaten4859 yeah from what I understand he cheated a lot and might of had of 20 kids lol? Crazy huh? 😅

[@mydaddysgreeneyes]

I have always been fascinated with the Romanovs, so this was quite interesting to me. I am so glad she was able to make a life away from Russia.

[@jadeshepherd3778]

Hi Ron interesting story that's good news they were able to fix up Maria's grave stay safe and safe travels

[@jeffreylasczewski2273]

Ron, excellent research. Your videos are always very interesting. I enjoy watching them.

[@cathymcglasson6947]

Yes RIP Maria

[@jennifergonzales4230]

I’m so glad you told about Rasputin; I never really knew his story. Of course, I did know about the Romanov’s (sic).

[@purplehaze5977]

Interesting story ron

[@lynnboyd33]

Thanks Ron, this was a fascinating, and yet strange story.

[@foreverfrew]

👏👏👏👏👏 love this topic! I watch and research everything I can find on the Romanovs!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@maesfarzo6492]

Hi Ron... Great story! I've watched many documentaries on the Czar's. Sad for the family.. actually very sad time in history. Ty purple clover..great suggestion 👍

[@johno30197]

Hello everybody I hope you all had a wonderful christmas another intriguing tale from the FOTF Vaults Thanks Ron....

[@johno30197]

mean vaults as in stories from a bygone time if that make's sense.

[@kathycarter1553]

Ron, another great video and thanks for sharing.

[@glendafromaustralia1625]

Very interesting Ron. Thanks heaps 🦘🦘🦘

[@sandyjohnson3030]

WOW! Very interesting! Thank you!

[@angieduffcampbell8369]

Awesome episode, Ron! Very interesting!

[@stevesteve8508]

Great work Ron .

[@sueheck-dibble6131]

Fascinating and sad story! I cannot get over those dark evil eyes! You have to wonder about his motives!

[@nnekagrossett3138]

Boney M made a song about Rasputin

[@Lily-wp8ol]

"Lover of the Russian queen"

[@curvesholladay1207]

Fascinating as always!

[@indigohalo3421]

Thank you..for the story..I am very interested in history..and I've heard many stories..but I didn't know anything about Maria..🕊❤

[@elizabethannn.2556]

Merry Christmas And Happy New Year FOLF family. Hope everyone's enjoying the holidays

[@elizabethannn.2556]

FOTF

[@monikameza4107]

R.i.P Maria, thanks Ron for this interesting Video.