"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a publication that set itself an ambitious goal - to systematize and generalize knowledge of all spheres of life and science. The most comprehensive and authoritative source of information for readers in Soviet times, the encyclopedia included thousands of articles on history, culture, technology, and other aspects of life. Detailed descriptions are given in articles about geographical objects, famous historical events, outstanding personalities of various scientific fields. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" became not only a reference book for everyone who sought to deepen their knowledge, but also a kind of symbol of the era, cultural dialogue and academic wisdom.