Bibliographic Annotation: Atlas of the BSSR

Summary

This bibliographic review introduces the Atlas of the Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic, published in 1958. Compiled to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Byelorussian Republic, the atlas covers natural, historical, economic, and cultural activities. The article outlines its structure, including introductory maps, natural maps, economic maps, cultural and health maps, regional natural and economic maps, and historical maps, citing examples of its detail such as magnetic declination maps and soil type profiles. It also notes shortcomings, including the absence of maps showing economic historical changes and the ambiguous representation of industrial output in circular graphs, yet concludes that the atlas is highly valuable for understanding the situation in Byelorussia.