WHAT COUNT WITTE ASKED RASPUTIN FOR

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At the end of the nineteenth century in Siberia, news spread slowly. "Zhelezka" - the railway, the Trans-Siberian Railway - was just being built in those parts. The road was laid in 1905. The initiator of the construction was Count Sergei Yulievich Witte, one of the most capable people who served Nicholas II. Later Witte became a good friend of his father. 



Witte's relationship with his father is an example of how an educated man, a dignitary, can accurately understand the soul of a simple peasant. Count Witte wrote: "There is nothing more talented than a talented Russian peasant. Rasputin is an absolutely honest and kind person who always wants to do good."

Kovyl-Bobyl writes: "The late Count S. Y. Witte often used the advice of Rasputin. Count Witte considered the elder an intelligent man and often conferred with him. At the beginning of the war, when the issue of prohibiting the sale of alcohol and vodka products was raised, Rasputin took an active part in private meetings taking place in the apartment of the late count. G. Witte believed that Rasputin should be able to use and then he would be of great benefit. " Simanovich describes only one, for obvious reasons, close to him episode of meetings between Count Witte and his father: "One day Count Witte called me and asked me to come to him on one confidential case. Matrena Grigorievna Rasputina, "Rasputin. Why»

In a cautious manner, the Count asked me if he could trust me and be sure that the conversation would remain secret. He had a plan that might be very interesting to the Jewish people, and he knew that the Jewish question was very close to me.

"I think it is necessary," Witte said, "that you bring me to Rasputin.

I'm used to high-ranking officials trying to use Rasputin's influence for themselves, so Witte's proposal didn't surprise me at all. I agreed to bring him to Rasputin.

I confess that the idea of bringing Witte and Rasputin back to the leadership position was very tempting to me. In any case, Witte could do us great services in carrying out Jewish equality. Witte had to promise me that if we could get him back to the management of the state ship, he would cooperate with us in the destruction of Jewish restrictions. He agreed to put the Jewish question at the forefront, and a contract was concluded between us.

Rasputin was glad that Witte needed his support.

The first meeting between Witte and Rasputin took place in the spring. Both were pleased with the results of this meeting. Rasputin later told me that he first asked Witte how to call him, and they agreed: "Grafchik".

Witte explained that he was out of place because he was against war, but he couldn't get carried away by war.

"I also don't want war. On this I fully agree with you. But what to do? Pope (Nicholas II) is against you, he is afraid of you. I, in any case, in the coming days will negotiate with him and advise him to entrust you with the end of the war. I believe you.

Twelve days later, Rasputin informed Witte that he had a conversation with the Tsar about him, but he could not decide on a new call for power for Witte.

The relationship between Rasputin and Witte continued until the latter's death. They met frequently, and Witte apparently did not give up the thought of using Rasputin to regain power. However, with a good espionage organization, the old court soon learned about Witte's friendship with Rasputin.


They spied not only on the tsar, the tsarina and the tsar's children, but on all persons who had access to the court. I, for example, could not step in St. Petersburg so that I would not be watched. There were cases when several agents were watching me at the same time. The news that Witte, with the help of Rasputin, was looking for rapprochement with the young court, led the opponents of Nicholas II into great excitement, and also aroused in the circles of the old court. There against Witte fought very vigorously. It was assumed that this wonderful statesman could take such steps that could greatly damage the old court. When Witte died, there were rumors in St. Petersburg that his enemies had poisoned him. "
It's clear what's interesting to Simanovich in the above pages, and I'm going to talk about that later, too, what I know.

Now I will draw attention to some words that can become the key to explaining much in the events from the St. Petersburg life of my father.


"High-ranking persons tried to use the influence of Rasputin for themselves," Simanovich writes.

I note that the father did not make patronage to everyone in a row, as it may seem from the hint of Simanovich, who tried, by saying this, to increase his weight. The father always showed his attitude to the petitioner in his own way. I will refer to the words of Zhevakhov, which correctly reflect one detail in the manner of his father: "To the shame of those who mocked Rasputin, it must be said that he unbelted in their society only because he did not have the slightest respect for them and was not at all interested in their opinion of himself.
To all other people, not to mention the royal palace, Rasputin's attitude was different. He was afraid to drop himself in their opinion and always held himself flawlessly. I met rasputin several times in 1910, sometimes at the St. Petersburg Theological Academy, then in private homes, and he gave me, who was well acquainted with monastic life and with the elders, such an impression that I even checked him with more spiritually knowledgeable people and now I still remember the review of Bishop Hermogenes, who said to me: "This is a servant of God: You will sin, even if you condemn him mentally." About Count Witte. The case of him is different from those referred to by Simanovich. The Count, perhaps, if not the only one, then one of the few nobles who sought the help of his father not for himself personally, but for the benefit of all.

Witte carried out a monetary reform that improved Russia, supported the development of industry and obtained loans for it from foreign capital. He proved himself too talented. This was the reason for his removal from state affairs.

From the words of Simanovich it is clear what kind of atmosphere reigned then in the capital. It fully corresponded to the mood of the minds. A tangle of snakes ready to sting anyone in whom they only suspect an attempt on their peace. Espionage, conspiracies, complete misunderstanding or unwillingness to understand the benefits of the state.

As for Count Witte, his and his father's views coincided in many respects, although they were expressed, of course, in different ways. This can be traced to the above story. This case was not limited to the relationship between father and Count Witte.

I hurried ahead of myself, and even got carried away, talking about Count Witt, which, given all the circumstances, is forgivable.