Owing to its location, the city has risen to its present importance in the world of commerce, science and art. A bronze statue by Falonet represents the city's founder ascending a rock on horseback, and pointing to the Neva. The Great Bazaar is said to have ten thousand merchants.
Educational advantages are very great.
Literary and scientific institutions abound and are of access to the common people. Classical music is prominently honored in St. Petersburg, but the drama stands better in Moscow. The populace is larely cosmopolitan. Copyright 1999-2001 Jeffrey Buck . All rights reserved.