Who was poisoned, shot, and drowned in the River Neva in 1916?

Today’s Historical Events quiz.

Who was poisoned, shot, and drowned in the River Neva in 1916?

Answer

Grigori Rasputin

Explanation

Grigori Rasputin was poisoned, shot, and drowned in the River Neva in 1916.

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