Tatar scholars speculate as to whether some elements of Kul Sharif Mosque can be seen in Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow (8 minarets, a central cupola, not typical for Russian architecture).
Pelajar Tatar menyatakan beberapa bagian masjid Qolşärif dapat dilihat di Katedral Santo Basil di Moskwa (8 minaret, cupola tengah, tidak biasa bagi arsitektur Rusia).