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Catherine promoted Western culture from "summary" of Catherine the Great by Robert K. Massie
In her efforts to modernize Russia, Catherine embraced Western culture and ideas with open arms. She recognized the need to bring her country into alignment with the rest of Europe, both politically and culturally. Catherine understood that Russia's isolation from the Western world had led to stagnation and backwardness, and she was determined to change that. One of Catherine's primary goals was to transform St. Petersburg into a cultural capital that rivaled the great cities of Europe. She invited intellectuals, artists, and writers from across the continent to come and share their knowledge and expertise with the Russian people. Through these exchanges, Catherine hoped to introduce new ideas and ways of thinking that would help propel Russia into the modern age. Catherine also made a...
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