"Bolsha Soviet Encyclopedia" (KSh) is a notable book work that was published during the times of the Soviet Union. This large-scale publication includes a wide range of information from various scientific fields, culture, history, geography and much more. "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" had a significant influence on the formation of the worldview of the Soviet population and helped in the training of specialists in various fields of knowledge. This encyclopedia was very highly valued at the time as a reliable source of information, as well as a symbol of scientific and educational activity in the Soviet Union.