"The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (DE) is a huge volume that includes a wide range of knowledge in various fields of science, culture, technology and history. This encyclopedia, consisting of many volumes, has become an important source of information for tens of millions of people in the former Soviet Union. In each volume of the Great Soviet Encyclopedia, readers will find clear and detailed information about various aspects of the world: from natural sciences and humanitarian knowledge to current events in the world of politics and economics. With well-chosen illustrations, diagrams and tables, readers can easily understand complex concepts and processes. The Great Soviet Encyclopedia is not only a source of knowledge, but also a unique showcase of the spiritual and intellectual heritage of the Soviet period. This encyclopedia remains an important document of history not only for the former Soviet countries, but also for the whole world."