If the country (nation) was too close to the Soviet Union, they usually had no choice. As for individuals wanting to join the Soviet Union, possibly they couldn't survive in a capitalistic society, and felt that they might have an easier life if the government took care of them.
The Soviets were the people of The Soviet Union. Now known today as Russia.
During WW 2, Germany came close to defeating the Soviets, and they lost a LOT of people (estimates as high as 40 million casualties). The Soviets were in no mood to give Germany a chance to do that again.
The Soviets primarily consisted of workers and peasants who were organized into councils, known as "soviets," during the Russian Revolution. These councils represented the interests of the proletariat and played a crucial role in the Bolshevik movement. The Soviets included a diverse range of people, including industrial laborers, agricultural workers, and soldiers, who sought to establish a socialist regime in Russia. Over time, they became instrumental in the governance of the Soviet Union under the Communist Party.
Soviets are people from the Soviet Union, it's like Americans and America
The uprising of common people against the aristocracy during the Russian Revolution is often referred to as the "February Revolution" of 1917. This event led to the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II and the end of centuries of Romanov rule. It was characterized by widespread protests, strikes, and the formation of workers' and soldiers' councils called "Soviets." This revolution set the stage for the subsequent October Revolution later that same year.
During Operation Barbarossa, it's known that 57,000 Germans were captured and 3.35 Million Soviets Captured as POWs.
It is known that 2.5 Million People fought during the Battle of Stalingrad and ruffly 1.85 Million People were killed during the Battle of Stalingrad, so Around 650,000 people survived that battle 2/3 of the Survivors were Soviets.
During the time of the American Civil War, people who were against slavery were called 'Abolitionists'.
Soviets are supporters of the USSR (founded by Vladimir Lenin). They were important for believing in a goverment where people have limitations so they could live equally.
Patriots
People wore paperclips on their collars during the Holocaust as a show that they were against Nazis, and antisemitism. They were worn as a way to support the Jewish people.
Gang of Eight - Soviet Union - ended in 1991.