"Big Soviet Encyclopedia" is a publication that has become a symbol of national culture and education in the former Soviet Union. With its variety of topics and depth of knowledge, the encyclopedia became an integral part of the home library of every Soviet citizen. In its pages, it contained a wide range of information from various fields of knowledge: from history and literature to natural science and technology. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" occupied an honorable place in the educational process and was an inexhaustible source of knowledge for the general public. The publication became a real thesaurus of culture and intelligence, and its unparalleled authority helped make science and education accessible to every Soviet citizen.