French, German, and Italian architects worked along with talented Russian counterparts to produce what The Encyclopædia Britannica states is “one of the most splendid and harmonious cities of Europe. ”
Koos andekate vene arhitektidega andsid oma osa selle „ühe hiilgavama ja harmoonilisema Euroopa linna ” kerkimisele ka prantsuse, saksa ja itaalia arhitektid („ The Encyclopædia Britannica ”).