Question by : Did Rasputin die from being shot or from getting thrown into a frozen river or other?
For my history I need to say how Rasputin died is it from getting shot or is it from him being frozen in a frozen lake or is there a different reson why? Thanks 🙂
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Answer by bgee2001ca
It was a combination of the shooting, beating, and icy water which ultimately did him in.
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chana devora says
It’s been shown that he was alive when he was thrown in the river, so technically, he drowned although the beating and shooting were contributory factors.
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