Alexander Prokhorov - College of William and Mary

Professor: Alexander Prokhorov

Department: TBD

College: College of William and Mary

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FILM310
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I learned a tremendous amount of information in this class and and it helped solidify my interest in the film & media studies major. His powerpoints are a little disorganized and his accent is hard to understand sometimes but it gets better over time. Make sure you go to class and read the papers assigned!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: RSN250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Powerpoints are quite disorganized. Plenty of options to participate in class and online. Weekly quizzes. 2 tests (midterm and final). Occasionally gets really specific on his tests. Flexible, willing to help you out with your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: RUS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

A lot of material to read and a lot of things to memorize. His powerpoints in class don't have much on them so you have to either take notes really fast or record his lectures because he doesn't let you use computers to take notes. He's a nice guy but the class was extremely difficult for a 250 and wouldn't recommend taking unless you love Russian.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: RUSN150W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Gregarious man that is passionate about his subject and wants to share it with all his students! A little disorganized at times, but his teaching style is engaging and his warm personality is infectious! Would recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: RUSN150W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great Professor! Reasonable amount of work. We have movies, folklores, memoirs, novels, poems and even sitcoms! We technically watch TEN movies. Quizzes are sometimes tricky, but as long as you work toward it you will be fine. Sasha often quotes his own experience in USSR, which is very interesting and refreshing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha prokhorov is a great professor. He's very well versed in the subject matter, and approaches folk lore with a light, humorous tone. Lectures are enjoyable and informative, and the class was pretty easy. I never needed to ask him for help, although from what others have told me he could be difficult to reach sometimes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Prokhorov is one of the best professors I've had so far! His lectures are entertaining, and he's also approachable outside of class. Be warned that there are a lot of readings, and you're expected to participate at least ten times throughout the semester; but it's a good class. As long as you understand the material, you'll do well.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prokhorov was great in Russian Myths and Legends. It was an interesting topic that was made more interesting. My only complaint would be that he asks you to dedicate some time to films, lectures, and speakers outside of class and it's part of your grade. If you miss them you have to make it up on your own time. Participation is basically mandatory.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RUSN150W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sasha is one of the nicest professors at W&M and was a great freshman seminar professor. Extremely helpful with writing assignment and we watched some interesting Russian movies.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: RUSN150W
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sasha is one of nicest professors at school and was the perfect freshman seminar professor. Extremely helpful with writing assignment and class was laid-back. Watched some interesting Russian movies too.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: FILM251
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Sasha is a great professor! He is passionate about the subject and his Russian accent makes him so fun to listen to. He has great anecdotes and he keeps the class interesting. You will never be confused on what will be on the test, as he is very clear with his expectations. Easy if you pay attention and go to class. He's the best!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha is awesome. He's super fun to have as a teacher. The class was a little odd - sometimes interesting, sometimes very very strange. There's a lot of reading, but I stopped doing it halfway through and did pretty well still. There are online quizzes, mandatory participation points, lots of out of class events, and a midterm/final. There's a lot.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FILM251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha is a passionate and hilarious teacher. His teaching style is slightly disorganized because he writes the important info allover on the board in a sporadic fashion. By utilizing jokes anecdotes and visual aids he makes the class more interesting. The class was not very hard but there were a lot of cultural components that are mandatory.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Prokhorov is hands down one of the best professors at W&M. He's hilarious! I'm so glad I got to take a class with him. Russian Myths & Legends was so much fun. You definitely learn a lot from him. His participation system was the only thing I didn't like but it definitely gets people to talk. Otherwise, the class is great! :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha is the sweetest and most adorable man you will ever meet. RUSN250 made me fully appreciate Russia and its history. Class is fair, clear, engaging, and has extra credit opportunities. Attendance is mandatory. Also, there are many required readings and out-of-class time commitments. Sasha's class was the best class I have taken at W&M.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WMST205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha Prokhorov - As unyielding a foe of patriarchy as he is a gentle and passionate lover. Tears down the walls of white privilege with the impetuous rage of the great Russian bear. In his knowing visage one can see the struggles of generations. Calm in the hour of chaos, history bends to his will. Worship him, learn from him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WMST205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Best professor I've had at William & Mary. Intelligent, insightful, hilarious, and cool. THIS is what you go to college for.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RUSN380
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A magnificent professor. I took a class with his wife, Lena last semester and loved her too. Everyone should take classes with Sasha and Lena. They are really the ideal professors- bringing personal experience, knowledge and passion to their teaching.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: RUS250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Sasha is fantastic, wish I could take more classes with him! He's hilarious, he uses modern day references to tie in with folklore/fairytales and he actually answers e-mails sent to him. The Ruble system kinda sucks but it becomes like a competition at first then once you have the requirement you can lay back and pay attention a little better.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RUSN250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Awesome professor. I love this guy--Funny, smart, very nice, helpful, and fair. There was a lot of reading, and quizzes could be hard at times but it's not extremely difficult to get a good grade in his class. Beware of the ruble system though. And he has a cute accent.