Few body parts in history have gained as much mythical status as Grigori Rasputin’s penis. Yes, you read that right. The Russian mystic and mad monk, who had the ear of the Romanovs and the lust of Russian high society, has long been the subject of wild tales, political intrigue… and anatomical fascination. Whether it’s in a jar, a museum, or the pages of urban legend, here are the 10 most outrageous facts about Rasputin’s infamous manhood.
1. It’s allegedly preserved… in a jar
Rumors persist that Rasputin’s penis—measuring an alleged 30 cm (nearly 12 inches)—was cut off after his death and kept in a jar, preserved like a strange medical specimen. The most infamous version of this relic has been displayed at the Museum of Erotica in St. Petersburg, proudly claiming to own “Rasputin’s member.” Whether it’s the real deal or not? That’s still hotly debated.
2. The Penis in the jar is 28.5 cm long
The jar in question contains what looks like a dark, eel-like specimen floating in formaldehyde, measuring about 11 inches. Museum staff and some visitors insist it’s genuine, while many skeptics argue it looks suspiciously like a cow’s penis. Regardless of authenticity, it remains the most infamous genital exhibit in Russia.
3. It was allegedly worshipped by a cult of Parisian women
After Rasputin’s murder in 1916, a group of French women reportedly retrieved his penis and began to worship it, claiming it held mystical powers. The so-called “Rasputin cult” was rumored to believe the organ could boost fertility, sexual stamina, and psychic energy. Absurd? Definitely. But it adds another chapter to the myth.
4. His daughter may have been given it in a cigar box
According to a particularly strange tale, Rasputin’s daughter, Maria, was once presented with a cigar box said to contain her father’s penis. She reportedly responded by fainting. While this sounds like something from a dark comedy, it reflects just how tangled the Rasputin legend has become—mixing historical truth with grotesque rumor.
5. He was obsessed with his own sexual power
Rasputin didn’t just have a reputation—he carefully cultivated it. He believed that by sinning (particularly through sex), one could purge oneself of earthly desires. His philosophy? “Sin to be pure.” This led to wild orgies, rumors of hypnosis-driven seductions, and a deeply devoted female following across Russia’s elite circles.
6. The royal family was reportedly aware of his… gift
Tsarina Alexandra, the wife of Tsar Nicholas II, was rumored to be particularly close to Rasputin—not just spiritually. While there’s no solid evidence of an affair, court gossip swirled endlessly. It’s said she was fascinated by his “healing powers,” but whispers hinted at more intimate reasons for her loyalty.
7. Some believe it was severed before he died
Rasputin’s death is one of the most bizarre assassinations in history—poisoned, shot, clubbed, and drowned. One theory suggests that his assassins cut off his penis as a trophy before he finally died, either out of vengeance or as a symbolic blow to his reputation as a sexual threat to the monarchy.
8. Sigmund Freud would’ve had a field day
The fascination with Rasputin’s penis isn’t just tabloid-level obsession—it reveals something deeper about fear, desire, and power. A peasant mystic with rumored hypnotic eyes and unstoppable libido, Rasputin symbolized the chaos that threatened the rigid structure of imperial Russia. His penis, oddly enough, became the symbol of all that danger.
9. Some historians call it “pure myth”
Many experts dismiss the entire penis-in-a-jar story as an urban legend. The original jar was never properly authenticated. DNA tests have never been conducted. There’s no autopsy confirming dismemberment. So while the myth lives on, the truth might be far less exciting—and far less preserved.
10. But it’s still on display today (or something is)
At the Museum of Erotica in St. Petersburg, visitors still flock to see the infamous large specimen. Whether it’s Rasputin’s or a random animal’s, it draws the curious, the brave, and the pervy. And in a weird way, it keeps Rasputin’s spirit alive—not through holy relics or historical texts, but via one very questionable, pickled penis.
Rasputin’s legend has everything: mysticism, sex, death, power, and now… genital preservation. Whether the story of his penis is truth or total fabrication doesn’t even matter anymore—it has become a cultural artifact in itself. Like Rasputin’s life, his member has slipped the bounds of fact and taken up permanent residence in the wild, weird world of myth.
