Peter the Great tried to model Russia after Western Europe, particularly the city of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He admired the advancements in science, technology, and culture in Western Europe and wanted to modernize and "westernize" Russia. To get this answer, one can refer to historical resources such as books, articles, and scholarly papers that discuss Peter the Great's reforms and his efforts to bring Western European influences to Russia. Additionally, biographies about Peter the Great and studies on Russian history during his reign would also provide information on his attempts to model Russia after Western Europe.
