The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a cult publication that contained a wide range of information from various fields of knowledge. Created during the period of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the encyclopedia included thousands of articles, illustrations, diagrams and maps, reflecting a wide variety of topics - from history and politics to science and culture. The publication became famous for its detail and authority among readers. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is an important evidence of the intellectual development of Soviet society and an important source of knowledge about the past era.