There were such people. It really depends on what you want in life. One thing that 1960-80s USSR was very good at was stability. So, you might not have much food on your table, and it might not be particularly good, but you knew it'd be there. Ditto for housing, transportation etc. I can think of some people in US that'd take this deal, even if it meant they would have no freedom of speech or movement, and no political power, thereafter.