"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" (SHE) is a publication that has become a symbol of the greatness and importance of knowledge in the former Soviet Union. Created by a team of authors and editors, it covered a wide range of topics: from history and politics to culture and science. In each volume of "BSE", readers could find comprehensive articles on various aspects of world knowledge. The book reflected the ideology of communism, but at the same time was a trusted source of information for millions of people. Its circulation was large, and it became one of the most famous and popular encyclopedias in the world. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" served as an important source of knowledge for many generations of Soviet citizens and helped them expand their horizons.