"Big Soviet Encyclopedia" is one of the most comprehensive and authoritative publications of the last century. In its thousands of pages, it covers a wide variety of topics: history, politics, culture, science, technology, and much more. The publication contains extensive articles on famous figures in various fields of knowledge, as well as illustrations, diagrams and tables that help to better understand the subjects. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" has become an integral part of the cultural heritage of the past and a source of knowledge for many generations. This edition, published by the publishing house "Main Editorial Board of the Big Soviet Encyclopedia", remains a valuable source of information and a reflection of the ideology and cultural heritage of the past.