"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a unique publication created for the purpose of systematizing and generalizing knowledge about world science, culture, history, and technology. Published in 65 volumes, including more than 100,000 articles, this encyclopedia became a veritable treasure trove of information for readers in the Soviet Union. Thorough and broad general information presented in the encyclopedia allows it to remain a relevant and useful source of knowledge for readers of different generations. "The Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is not just a reference publication, but a real encyclopedia of life, which opens before us boundless horizons of knowledge and understanding of the world.