"Greater Soviet Encyclopedia" (FE) is a huge publication consisting of numerous volumes containing information on various aspects of life, science and culture. This encyclopedia became a true symbol of its time and enabled Soviet society to access accessible and up-to-date information from a wide variety of fields of knowledge. All volumes of the encyclopedia impress with the volume and depth of information presented, as well as the quality of execution. Due to its importance and wide coverage of topics, "Greater Soviet Encyclopedia" occupies a special place in the history of publishing and educational activities.