The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a publication that became a model for the consolidation of all cumulative scientific knowledge at the time of its publication. A unique project that united all spheres of life and science in one voluminous volume. The book contains thousands of articles from various fields of knowledge: from history, philosophy, literature and art to technology, medicine, astronomy and botany. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is not only a source of information, but also a kind of symbol of the era, which will leave its mark in the cultural heritage.