The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (BRE) is a publication that has become a true classic of the Soviet era and the largest universal encyclopedia covering various fields of knowledge. Created in Soviet times at the initiative of academician Mykhailo Pavlovich, BRE is rich not only in the interpretation of terms and concepts, but also in illustrations, tables, maps and diagrams. Each volume of the encyclopedia is a real treasure of knowledge about history, science, culture and politics that characterize Soviet society. BRE has become an indispensable source of information and a reference guide for many generations of Soviet citizens."