"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is a reference publication covering a wide range of knowledge from various fields of science, culture, history, geography and other areas. This encyclopedia, published in the Soviet Union, is one of the largest and most authoritative sources of information in Soviet times. It contains more than a hundred thousand articles covering various aspects of life and science. The "Big Soviet Encyclopedia" was created by a team of scientists, writers and specialists from various fields of knowledge and is a unique example of worldwide encyclopedic culture. Its pages contain information about history, countries, science, technology, art, literature and many other topics, which allows readers to get a broad overview of world knowledge. "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is not only a source of information, but also a kind of symbol of the cultural heritage of the era of the Soviet intellectual elite. This publication is popular both among specialists and among a wide range of readers who are interested in in-depth information from various fields of knowledge. The Great Soviet Encyclopedia remains an important source of knowledge and a source of knowledge for a wide audience even in today's world, where the availability of information is increasing, but quality and authority remain more important attributes of a source.