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In 1913, Hitler and Stalin lived in Vienna. They did not live in the same area, but they were frequent visitors of Cafe Central. In our timeline, language barrier would have been a problem. Stalin did try to learn German in his early life, though, so let's say here that he was particularly fluent.

What if they met and became friends, leaving a lasting good impression on each other?

What would be the aftermath be? Would Stalin and/or Hitler be different to OTL?

It should also be worth noting that Hitler was very poor by this point, and lived on freelance paintings and on essentially a homeless dormitory. Maybe Stalin could help Hitler get a better living space, or even make use of his artistic abilities to give him some income (maybe through drawing propaganda?)?
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