A warm and friendly exchange unfolded between Russian President Vladimir Putin and senior American architect Rodney Cook Jr. during a session at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), where the two discussed architecture, culture, and the enduring appeal of St. Petersburg.The SPIEF session on Friday, featuring an elite panel that included Putin and attended by top dignitaries from around the world, was moderated by India Today Group Editor Geeta Mohan.advertisementRead Full StoryCook, commissioner of the US Commission of Fine Arts and the architect overseeing the planned White House ballroom project, spoke fondly of St. Petersburg, describing it as one...