Open criticism of the political regime is not permitted. Elections to the councils of all levels were formal, and most councils haven 't had real power. Trade unions, the Komsomol, creative associations were appendages of state structures. The totalitarian system was organically incapable of really something to offer society, besides another myth. Also, the structure of the state was incapable of reform. For healthy segments of society, no choice as to fight for the elimination of totalitarianism.
Totalitarianism, especially in the first half of the 20th century, was characteristic not only of individual countries and cultures - it became part of human psychology and consciousness. Everyone must obey the system even in their consciousness. Although the power is exercised by means of psychological pressure, it is productive. So, to create a space horrific dystopian George Orwell creates a system of false images. The cult of the leader of the revolution is a false god. A sign of the revolution is the false slogans and ideology which, in fact, did not