We bring to your attention the encyclopedic dictionary “The Great Patriotic War. 1941–1945" contains more than 10,000 articles and illustrations dedicated to the great feat of the Soviet people and the Armed Forces of the USSR in the war with Nazi Germany and its satellites. Unfortunately, among the huge amount of reference literature published in our country in recent years, there is no encyclopedic work about Great Patriotic War. The last time such a book, the encyclopedia “The Great Patriotic War,” was published 30 years ago, in 1985. Andrei Golubev and Dmitry Lobanov were able to fill this unfortunate gap on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, preparing for the first time in the history of modern Russia the most complete encyclopedic dictionary “The Great Patriotic War. 1941–1945.” This major work contains information about all the most notable events of the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. and the Soviet-Japanese War of 1945, famous Soviet military leaders and heroes, weapons and branches of the military, the largest military operations and the fronts that participated in them. Dictionary articles cover the main military actions of the Soviet Armed Forces, their organization and weapons, military economics, foreign policy The USSR during the war years, contribution to the victory over the enemy of Soviet science and culture. The work of the rear and its unity with the front are widely covered. There are biographical information about the leaders of the party and state, the largest Soviet military leaders, about the heroes of the front and rear, outstanding figures of science and culture. The book was created taking into account the latest historical research and is designed both for a trained reader, who can become a useful reference tool in their work, and for students and those interested in the history of our Fatherland. It will be in demand in school, university and public libraries and is indispensable as a guide to the patriotic education of youth.