Inspired by the Kim family dynasty in North Korea, I wonder – could the same thing have happened in Soviet Russia under Stalin? Unlike his mirror Hitler, Josef & Mrs. Stalin did find the time to have a few children. However, he was reportedly not all that close to his kids, being regarded as a cold and somewhat distant father. Well, supposing his personality was slightly different and he was as much of a family man as Kim Il-sung was. Would it have been possible for him to establish in the USSR the kind of “red monarchy” that North Korea has? And if so, how long would it last, even if his successors were completely competent? I suspect that the rest of the Politburo would not have been exactly thrilled at the prospect of endless Stalin 'till the crack of Doomsday.