I didnt know people still read Mein Kampf. But Hitler is an interesting character--in his drive to recreate the world, not his terrible beliefs--, and one I think any artist who dabbles in non-artistic activies can relate to.
Anyway, I just reread Fyodor Sologub's The Petty Demon. It was even more humorous and wickedly delightful the second time around.
It's hard to say one could relate to Hitler, but I could empathise with aspects of his persona. Weird topic, I suppose.
The Petty Demon is fantastic. I may now re-read it myself.
It may be edging more on pop-culture reading than you're accustomed to when it comes to Russian literature, but have you read any of Boris Akunin's Erast Fandorin detective novels? I found them to be quite compelling, lively and fun.
I'd very much like to catch the Russian language movies based on them sometime too.
I have not read this Akunin guys novels. But I shall look it up.
Reading Will Self's Book of Dave. I dont think it works, but he's got balls for trying such an outrageous story.