"Bigger Soviet Encyclopedia" is a publication that set itself the task of covering all areas of knowledge and culture of Soviet society. In terms of its scope and depth of coverage, it is an impressive example of a general encyclopedia. In each volume, the reader finds comprehensive articles on history, science, technology, art, culture and many other topics. "Bolshaya Sovetskaya Encyclopedia" is not only a source of information, but also a kind of encyclopedia of the Soviet worldview and ideology. It is also a symbol of multifacetedness and diversity of knowledge and views that existed in the times of the Soviet Union.