"Big Soviet Encyclopedia" is a huge reference documentary publication that was created during the Soviet Union. The first edition was published in 1926, and since then the encyclopedia has become one of the most respected sources of information for Soviet society. "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" includes a wide range of topics - from natural sciences and humanities to history, culture and technology. In its huge number of volumes, the "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" contains thousands of articles, illustrations and tables that cover almost any field of knowledge. This publication was an important source of information both for scholars and scientists, and for the general public seeking to expand their knowledge. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a symbol of the cherished wisdom of the past and remains an important document of the cultural history not only of the former Soviet Union, but also of the entire world.