"The Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a publication that has become a true symbol of the intellectual culture of the Soviet Union. It was this encyclopedia that became an important source of knowledge for millions of people during the Soviet era. Its pages contain a huge amount of information from various fields of knowledge: from history and politics to science, technology and culture. This encyclopedia reproduced the ideology and worldview of Soviet society, was distinguished by a high level of detail and objectivity in the presentation of information. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" remains a valuable source for researchers, teachers and everyone who seeks to enrich their knowledge.