"Great Soviet Encyclopedia" is one of the largest publications of the Soviet era, which was created with the aim of systematizing and summarizing all available knowledge. This encyclopedia had a huge impact on the formation of the worldview of generations in the Soviet Union. First published in 1926, the encyclopedia has gone through several editions and reprints over the decades. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" included a wide range of topics - from natural sciences and technology to culture, history and politics. The publication contained thousands of articles, illustrations and tables that conveyed the knowledge of its time. This encyclopedia not only served as a source of information, but also stimulated critical thinking and understanding of the surrounding world. The "Great Soviet Encyclopedia" became a real treasure for everyone who wanted to study various fields of knowledge in more detail. Due to the wide coverage of topics and the relevance of information, the "Big Soviet Encyclopedia" remains a valuable reference source for studying the history and culture of the Soviet period.