"Big Soviet Encyclopedia" is an encyclopedic publication published in the Soviet Union in 1926. This is one of the largest publications in the world, which contained about a hundred thousand articles on various topics: from history and natural science to literature and art. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" became an important source of knowledge for readers from all over the world, presenting a broad overview of Soviet culture, history and science. This encyclopedia continues to be a valuable source of information about the past and heritage of the former Soviet Union.