"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" (LE) is a huge explanatory and encyclopedic publication that has become an integral part of Soviet culture and education. The publication consists of more than 100 volumes and covers various fields of knowledge, from natural science and history to art and philosophy. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" contains a huge amount of information about world history, culture and science, which makes it a valuable source of knowledge for readers of any age. This encyclopedia reflects the ideology and worldview of Soviet society in the second half of the 20th century. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" (LE) is a kind of symbol of the times of the USSR and still remains a valuable source of knowledge and a reflection of the world culture of past eras.