"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is an encyclopedic publication that has become a symbol of Soviet culture and education. The publication consists of 65 volumes and more than 100,000 articles covering various aspects of knowledge - from history and culture to science and technology. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" was created with the aim of spreading comprehensive knowledge among the population and creating a general intellectual fund in society. This publication is an important source of information about the history and culture of the former Union, as well as an indicator of the scale and significance of Soviet science and education.