"Great Soviet Encyclopedia (YZh)" is one of the most outstanding publications of the Soviet era, which has become a real treasure for readers of all age categories. In its scope and volume, the encyclopedia covered a wide variety of topics: from natural sciences and history to culture and art. The publication contains a huge number of illustrations, maps and tables, which makes knowledge even more accessible and interesting. "The Great Soviet Encyclopedia" became an unrivaled reference for those who were looking for information about various aspects of the world around them.