The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a large, multi-volume publication that has become a classic reference for Soviet citizens. Having absorbed a huge amount of information on various topics, this encyclopedia has become an important source of knowledge and references for everyone. Each volume contained numerous articles on history, culture, science, technology, geography, and more. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" was published in the period from 1926 to 1990 and contained a collection of knowledge that served the needs of different groups of readers - from schoolchildren to scientists. This publication not only created a solid basis for studying various scientific aspects, but also helped in shaping the cultural image of the society and helped in the development of the intellectual abilities of each reader.