"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a cult publication that is a symbol and monument of the USSR era. In its 12 volumes and over 100,000 articles, this encyclopedia covers a wide range of knowledge in the fields of science, culture, technology, history and other fields. It was published in 1926-1947 and became an important source of information for millions of readers. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is not only a reference book, but also a kind of window into the past, a cultural monument and a symbol of the ideology of that time.