So, let's assume a typical, generic Axis victory scenario, where Germany is able to hold on to territories up to the A-A line. How this happens doesn't matter. In many of these scenarios, the USSR collapses, one way or another. However, how plausible is that?
On one hand, the Soviet Union in such a scenario will be completely devastated, having lost the vast majority of its industry and population, its army devastated and having to fight a constant low-intensity war in the west. However, Stalin had managed to effectively destroy all internal opposition to his regime, and most were loyal to him(or were afraid to not be). Would this be enough to lead to a collapse of the USSR in the east? If so, what entities could arise from that? If a collapse would not happen, what would the long-term future of the country be?
On one hand, the Soviet Union in such a scenario will be completely devastated, having lost the vast majority of its industry and population, its army devastated and having to fight a constant low-intensity war in the west. However, Stalin had managed to effectively destroy all internal opposition to his regime, and most were loyal to him(or were afraid to not be). Would this be enough to lead to a collapse of the USSR in the east? If so, what entities could arise from that? If a collapse would not happen, what would the long-term future of the country be?