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Guests attending a raucous celebration on the 109th anniversary of Rasputin's death decended upon a bar on the Lower East Side on a chilly December night.  They were met with live performances, vodka toasts, and ritual interactions.  

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"On December 30th at 9PM, we will descend into Mehanata, tucked into New York’s Lower East Side, to celebrate the 109th anniversary of Rasputin’s famously complicated departure and to indulge in everything he adored.

There will be vodka poured with enthusiasm and absolutely no moral guidance. There will be music and dancing. Old friends will hold court at the bar, stirring trouble, inventing games, placing wagers, and ensuring no one leaves unchanged.

I trust them completely, but you should not." - Artemis Is Burning

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On the bar, a glowing reliquary sphere held the preserved member of Rasputin himself. 

Yes you read that correctly.

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Said to hold a sacred magic of it's own, Rasputin's member told the fortunes of guests, pulling back the veil and letting them see a glimpse of their futures.  Even from the afterlife, Rasputin continues to awe all who witness him.

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To learn more about Death of Rasputin, check out their website here.   Photos by Julie Lemberger.