"Big Soviet Encyclopedia" is an encyclopedic publication that has become a real treasure trove of knowledge for generations of Soviet and post-Soviet readers. The publication includes more than 100,000 articles on various topics - from natural sciences to culture and art. Thanks to its large volume and deep content, the "Big Soviet Encyclopedia" has become an indispensable source of information for a wide range of readers. Its pages are filled not only with facts and data, but also with interesting narrative texts that reveal the history and essence of various phenomena. This publication is not only a source of knowledge, but also a kind of cultural monument, a symbol of a kind of era and worldview.