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Fun fact about the Soviets, from Wikipedia: The October Revolution, which created the Soviet Union, did not take place in October, due to an archaic calendar system.

Fun fact about Rasputin, from Wikipedia: "Very little about Rasputin's life and influence is certain, however, as accounts have often been based on hearsay, rumor, and legend."

"Like many spiritually minded Russians, Rasputin spoke of salvation as depending less on the clergy and the church than on seeking the spirit of God within... Rasputin was deeply opposed to war, both from a moral point of view and as something which was likely to lead to political catastrophe. During the years of World War I, Rasputin's increasing drunkenness, sexual promiscuity and willingness to accept bribes... as well as his efforts to have his critics dismissed from their posts, made him appear increasingly cynical."