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==== Catherine the Great of Russia, one of the most significant enlightened monarchs, helped westernize backward Russia in order to catch up with her other European competitors. She imported western pieces such as architects, sculptures, and art. She invited western musicians, authors and intellectuals so they could introduce western culture to Russia. Another approach to bring westernization was when Catherine offered to publish the //Encyclopedia// in 1701 in St. Petersburg when it was banned from France. Since she herself was a patron for the enlightenment, she thought it would beneficial for westernizing her country as well. With this and other similar actions, Catherine eventually won positive press for herself and her country from the West. McKay, John P, et al. __A History of Western Societies__. Boston, Massachusetts. Houghton Mifflin Company, 2003. “Malaspina Great Books Quotations Blog.” Online. Internet. Google. ====
 * //__Catherine the Great__//**