Both men used scapegoats and scare tactics. Both men killed millions. As an American I really don't have a dog in this fight. Most of my relatives fought in the pacific.

However One of My Grandfathers speaks perfect Russian (long story the years of 44-54 had allot in store for Granpappy) and although he was to young to fight in WWII he interrogated Russian troops and he says many of them hated Stalin with all there hearts. Granted many of these men defected so take all this with a grain of salt. But if your people hate a winning head of state thats gotta mean something