4.5

Andrei Volodin

Mathematics - University of Regina

4.5
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
85
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4.5
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

85

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What Students Say

Very helpful professor

MATH101 - 5.0 rating

He is the best prof i've ever come across

STAT160 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

24%

Textbook Required

54%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (5)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 5
B+: 4
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Caring (13)
Respected (6)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Hilarious (2)
Inspirational (2)
Lecture heavy (1)
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Reviews (85)
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M1045
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2002

Great, helpful, smart guy. I highly recommend you take one of his classes!

4.0
2.0
MATH1045
Apr 18, 2002

Very smart man, very helpful, he wants students to learn the best they can

5.0
2.0
MATH105
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2002

Great person, very friendly and I would highly recomend him to everyone!

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Apr 25, 2002

A very smart and personable professor. If only UofR had more profs like Andrei

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Apr 29, 2002

One of the smartest and most helpful professors you will ever meet!

5.0
3.0
MATH205
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Aug 6, 2002

One word: WONDERFUL

5.0
3.0
MATH1041
Sep 15, 2002

One word-excellent. He was great

5.0
3.0
MATH
Dec 3, 2002

he's the sole reason why I passed that math class

5.0
3.0
MATH101
Dec 8, 2002

Recomended 100%!!!!! He helped me pass math, as i have alot of trouble with it.

5.0
2.0
MATH10410
Jan 14, 2003

Andrei is the best prof in the WORLD!

5.0
3.0
MATH101
Mar 3, 2003

He gave me a new appreciation for math. Before it was a subject i had to take, but now it will be a subject I want to take. He made math fun and interesting

2.0
5.0
MATH127
Mar 18, 2003

I think that it would have been a much better class if you could understand a single word that he said....but you can't...I don[t recommend him as a prof, unless you can understand Russian!

4.0
2.0
MATH127
Mar 30, 2003

This guy is an absolutely amazing prof. He genuinely wants us to understand what he's trying to tell us. He's always really happy too.

3.0
2.0
MATH127
Aug 11, 2003

very hard to understand, notes on board impossible to read so if you are going to learn anything it's from the text. nice guy

4.0
3.0
MATH127
Aug 31, 2003

His accent's not that big of a deal. I could understand all of his notes on the board! Great guy.

5.0
1.0
MATHSTAT
Sep 10, 2003

you will never know how it feels when you get really high mark and you understand MATH and STAT, unless you take class with him.

5.0
2.0
MATH127
Sep 20, 2003

Dr. Volodin is the single best tprof at the U of R! He is sooo helpful and loves when you ask questions and he genuinley wants to help you understand the material. I DEFINITELY recommend this prof!

5.0
3.0
MATH
Nov 4, 2003

Andre Thank you...you make math clear and fun. Math CAN be for everyone, all you need is someone to actually explain it, and not assume that everyone is a math guru....Andre you Rock

5.0
3.0
STAT351
Dec 19, 2003

This man is amazing, that's all there is to it!!

5.0
2.0
STAT862
Grade: C+
Nov 18, 2004

make difficult stuff easy

5.0
1.0
MATH
Jan 27, 2005

my dad is great at teaching stuf.... which i dont understand hehehehehehehehhehehe

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Jul 21, 2005

Andrei is the most brilliant professor I have ever had. He knows so much about Math and his goal is for everyone to understand the material. He will repeat the same example multiple times until everyone can understand it. I have dropped this class twice before but with Andrei, it is very possible to get a 90%. Truly amazing.

5.0
2.0
STAT151
Oct 28, 2005

one of the best prof you will ever have in u of r..he is always willing to help and makes stat 151 easy to understand..writes every info down so you can't go wrong, all it takes is for you to do your part..i would recommend him..

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Nov 7, 2005

Andrei is, how can i put this?...He is the best. Yes, the best. Now, don't let the accent scare you. Don't drop his class and you will understand him perfectly clear after one class. And if not, he writes everything on the board. He garentees that everyone will pass. He knows his math and is a really nice guy. Giggles a lot. very stylish man!

5.0
1.0
STAT151
Dec 16, 2005

Flare for style, kooky and very nice. Excellent prof and explains things well.

5.0
1.0
MATH101
May 30, 2006

Andrei is absolutely amazing!!! He offers so much help and after just half a class you'll understand him easily. He teaches using the easiest methods and pretty much guarantees a pass in his class.

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Jun 1, 2006

Andrei kicks butt!! He really enjoys teaching Math and puts you at ease within the first couple of classes with his teaching methods. He is very helpful and wants you to succeed. He giggles a lot, which keeps the mood light. Definitely the best prof I had this year. Highly recommended.

5.0
3.0
MATH101
Jun 5, 2006

Andrei is the best. Clarity is given through his board work and examples, even though his Russian accent is difficult at times. He is interested in having his students succeed. I'd take another class from him in a heartbeat!

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Jul 19, 2006

The easiest math course I have ever taken. Review of like elementary school math. Andrei is a really nice guy and wants all of his students to do well. There is really no way you could fail his class. Some assignments and unit tests and a final all tests you could have cheat sheets ( as many as you want). Best mark in math I have ever gotten!

4.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 5, 2006

This guy is funny and an easy guy to get along with. He actually makes math fun to learn. Something that I thought was never possible.

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Jan 7, 2007

He is possibly the best prof in the whole university.

4.0
2.0
MATH103
Mar 20, 2007

Andrei is awesome. I would recommend anyone to take his class especially those not strong in math but need for their degree.

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Mar 29, 2007

Nicest guy ever. He really wants everyone to do well. Best math class Ive ever taken. Take a class from him. He also has a very cute accent.

4.0
1.0
STAT151
Apr 6, 2007

GOOD MAN. REALLY GOOD. VERY INCREADIBLE LAUGH. IF YOU USE A LITTLE TIME TO STURY, YOU MAY GET 100% GRADE OVERALL. SO HOW CAN YOU DO NOT CHOOSE HIM?

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Apr 18, 2007

Andrei is the best prof at the UofR. I hated Math, & I thought I was terrible. He makes you feel welcome & unintimidated - I will walk out of this class with a 95%, oh but wait I failed the class through Maria Torres. I cannot say enough good things about this man. Excellent professor! Thanks Andrei.

4.0
2.0
MATH103
Apr 23, 2007

good guy

4.0
1.0
STAT151
Apr 27, 2007

HOW CAN YOU DO NOT CHOOSE HIM?HE IS THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE SEEN. IF YOU WANNA TO GET "A",CHOOSE HIM!

5.0
1.0
STATS151
May 1, 2007

Andrei is THEE prof to take Stats and/or Math with...he is extremely helpful...likes to help students who are struggling...i highly recommend him as an instructor

5.0
3.0
STATS151
May 24, 2007

Andrei's accent is a little hard at first but after 1 or 2 classes its easy!! HE'S SOOO helpful especially to those of us who suck at math! I really recommend him to those who need math taught in predictable, consistent methods. I took a Saturday class winter semester and ended up with a 70%... and I'm soooooooo bad at math! He's AMAZING!

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Aug 31, 2007

It is impossible not to like Andree. He wants you to succeed and he is very unintimidating. Take as many classes with him as you can!

5.0
2.0
STATS120
Dec 27, 2007

Excellent teacher. Helpful and understanding.

4.0
1.0
MATH110
Jan 10, 2008

i loved Andrei. Always there to help and make the class laugh.His assignments r easy and short. There is never a penalty for handing things in late (just hand it in by the end of the semester). His russian accent, however, is a bit difficult to understand at first. Just remember to ask for help when u need it (some things are not clear at 1st)

5.0
3.0
MATH103
May 7, 2008

Great prof, very knowledgeable and extremely patient and genuinely concerned about your ability to grasp concepts. His demeanor made class very enjoyable! gr8t job Andrei!

5.0
2.0
STAT152
Jul 3, 2008

Very good teacher, no surprises on midterms and final. Marks very fair. You can bring in a cheat sheet to both midterms and final exam which really helps. Would take another class from him :)

5.0
1.0
AMTH002
Dec 3, 2008

If you have the opportunity for him to teach you math, take it! His thick russian accent is intense the first class but is very easy to get used to. He explains everything clearly, loves questions, and tells you every topic that will be on the midterm/final. He also allows cheat notes. Very friendly. I recommend him!

5.0
1.0
STAT257
Dec 16, 2008

I'm not sure what to think of Andrei, do to the fact that Stat 257 is a joke. He is a very friendly, very approachable guy, and I would love to work for him. Is he a great teacher? I can't comment, as I learned nothing in this class. Definately not a guy to be afraid of if you have to take his class.

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Apr 18, 2009

Andrei is hands down the best prof I've ever had to date and hands down the best I've had at U of R so far. It's a shame he's moving away because he has to be one of if not the best prof at the U of R. I'm gonna miss him!

5.0
3.0
STAT152
Oct 6, 2009

Andre is a very good prof. because he cares about the students. He wants them success; therefore, he tries to do his best to teach the materials so the students can understand. I had many professors, and there are few in U of R that are actually care and want us to be success.

5.0
3.0
STAT0000
Oct 25, 2011

Best prof at U of R

5.0
3.0
MATH000
Jan 8, 2012

Like many comments and the one below mine, Andrei is the best prof at the U of R.

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Dec 4, 2012

what a beauty, super helpful and a really easy class. talks about the soviet union and makes hilarious math jokes. such a champion

5.0
1.0
MATH101
Mar 13, 2013

the best prof ever.

5.0
1.0
STATS160
Oct 7, 2013

cute bum! super helpful, wants his students to do well! tells you what to study, goes through each example in class. has snapchat :) total of 6 quizzes best 5 are taken for grades plus mid term and final! best prof ever! did not understand stats at all before and he makes it so easy to understand has a russian accent and is super adorable :)

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Nov 25, 2013

Incredible prof!! He made math fun and easy to understand! I barely passed math in high school and now I am getting great marks on tests!! I recommend him to anyone needing to take math!

5.0
2.0
STATS160
Dec 12, 2013

Andrei is a REALLY nice guy! He also has an awesome accent that will cheer you up no matter how early in the a.m. it is. Good? Yes? Ya. Hahaha! He seems to be pretty swell at teaching, but since he just used another profs notes, I can't be sure. At any rate, he's super approachable if you need help & wants you to do great. Textbook is unnecessary.

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 13, 2013

Andrei is one of the best professors I have had at the UofR. He wants his students to suceed and get good grades. He also recognized the fact that students in Math 101 are not math/science students. Tests are easy and workload is very minimal. Great stories from Russia as well. EXCELLENT CLASS!

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2013

Amazing prof, HIGHLY recommend! If you go to class and work along with the examples he will reward you! Funny and genuinely wants you to do well in the class. Allows cheat notes for all quizzes, midterm, and final, plus tells you exactly what each question will be on! No assignments and very easy A if you pay attention in class. Great guy overall!

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Grade: A+
Jan 16, 2014

He made the class so easy and interesting. Very helpful when you ask any question. He is always willing to help you as long as u want to do well in his course. ZAS

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Mar 28, 2014

Amazing Prof, he made you want to attend class, as his lectures were very relevant to the test!

5.0
2.0
STATS100
Apr 10, 2014

SUCH a nice prof, so kind and helpful and wants to see all of his students succeed. Has a lot of material on his website to help study for quizzes, which is very helpful. I am very bad at anything math related, and he makes the lessons seem easy and provides real life examples so the class isn't so boring. Highly, highly recommend this prof!

5.0
4.0
MATH101
May 1, 2014

Very helpful professor. The final exam was very similar to the quizzes, and he gave us an overview of what would be on the final on the last day of class. I have never enjoyed a math class before, but Dr. Volodin's class was very enjoyable! I definitely recommend this professor to anyone who needs to take MATH 101.

5.0
2.0
31865
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2014

Super easy class

4.0
1.0
MATH101
Dec 5, 2014

He is awesome told me he does not believe in failing students, just show up hand in assignments and do quiz and you'll do fined Don't waste your money buying the book never used it!

4.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 19, 2014

Wants all his students to do well. Hand in your assignments and do quizzes and you'll do great! Don't bother purchasing textbook it isn't needed.

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2015

Very good prof, one of the best math teachers I have had. He truly does want everyone to succeed. If you have him as an option, definitely take the class from him. No need to buy the textbook.

3.0
2.0
STAT160
May 6, 2016

he is good.

4.0
1.0
STAT160
Grade: A
May 9, 2016

He is the best prof i've ever come across. I'll recommend him for everybody, he even allows cheat sheets.

5.0
3.0
STATS100
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

He's awesome, he wants everyone to succeed and he prepares you as much as he can. Don't buy the textbook though

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STATS100
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

Best Prof I have ever had, very kind and caring towards students. Wants you to succeed and willing to help you. Always smiling and happy to be there, goes over lecture material in detail. Really prepares you for quizzes and tests, no surprises. Don't buy the text book though, not needed

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
2.0
STAT100
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

Excellent prof, highly recommend. His accent can be hard to understand but you get used to it as the semester goes on. Funny and kind. Makes quizzes and midterm easy, gives lots of hints for the final

Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
STATS100
Grade: A+
Dec 25, 2016
Would take again

Gives amazing prep for upcoming quizzes and tests. took notes, but everything is posted slide by slide on UR courses anyways. Accent was not hard to understand, but his voice was very soft. I suggest sitting as close to front of class as possible.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
2.0
STATS100
Jan 29, 2017
Would take again

He is difficult to understand at first with his accent but sit near the front and you'll get it eventually. Boring material to me but he did make it funny sometimes. The quizzes you get a cheat sheet for which is basically just the practice quiz so easy A. Final was not too difficult if you went to class and made an attempt to understand it.

Lecture heavy
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
STATS100
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Andrei was a great prof specifically in Stats. He was one of the best prof I had for my first year university. I definitely recommend him to all. He grades fairly and gives a lot of partial marks. He makes stat the easiest class I had in uni. Very helpful and approachable, take classes with him. Simply the best prof.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
STATS100
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

I would say Andrei is a decent prof, way of teaching is great. Quizzes were very easy as long as you understand the lessons. Provides slides and practice assignments/quizzes. He is so nice, he even gave the formats of the final exam. He really wants his students to get an excellent mark on papers! Would advice to take his class for easy grade. :D

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
3.0
STAT251
Mar 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He read from the textbook word-for-word. His examples and quizzes were straight from the textbook. The midterms were fine, but the final was difficult. He is incredibly caring and kind, and he will happily answer any questions. But if you take this class, he will simply read the textbook to you rather than teach the material.

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS100
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Andrei wants you to succeed. He posts all slides, but his lectures help clarify the material. His test preps are basically cheat sheets for the exams. Easy grader. He has a strong accent and speaks softly, but if you sit near the front of the class you wont have a problem. He is very kind and friendly, and obviously loves the material he teaches.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS100
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2019
Would take again

He is so kind and makes sure he's available a lot. You only have 5 tests(he uses best 4), 1 midterm, and the final. For each one he gives a prep, which is the same format. He really wants kids to do well. He lets you bring a one page cheat sheet to all of these. He is the best prof I've had! He has a Russian accent but you get used to it quickly.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
4.0
STAT100
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

He just wants everyone to pass and will do anything to let that happen. If you just go talk to him about a mark he will most likely change it. Slight warning, he has a very thick Russian accent and is sometimes hard to understand.

Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
3.0
STAT252
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

Volodin is very nice and kind, but his midterm and final are difficult. Also, there are no lecture notes, he just read from the textbook so be ready to teach yourself and read the textbook.

3.0
2.0
STAT252
Grade: A+
May 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Andrei is the nicest, most caring professor out there. If you are unhappy with a mark, go chat with him about it and he will likely boost your mark! However, his method of teaching was ineffective. He just read directly from the textbook during lectures (no notes or slides) and he can be difficult to understand. You have to teach yourself. Goodluck

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
STAT252
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2023
Would take again

Prof is a very nice person. Thick Russian accent but you get used to it over time. I took this online so lectures were basically just reading through the textbook. Always study the textbook on your own time and do extra textbook practice as exams are often based closely on assignments or the textbook.

5.0
2.0
STAT0000
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2025
Would take again

Andrei is honestly one of the kindest, most genuine people I've met. He actually cares—about school, about life, about people. He makes time, listens, and treats students with real respect. You leave every interaction with him feeling better about people and the world. Just an all-around amazing human.

4.0
1.0
stat300
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2025
Would take again

You have to do a lot of learning on your own. Make sure you read the notes and write down the notes. Understand the main ideas and formulas that go along with them. Coming to class would not make much of a difference but doing the assignments and knowing how to do them would greatly help. Only had 2 assignments, midterm, final, and term project.

Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
ACSC418
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

If I could give him 6 stars I would. Andrei is the best professor I've had by a landslide! Probably the best person as well. Thank you Andrei.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
2.0
2.0
ACSC418
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2025
Would take again

He gives good grades but you do not get much out of the lectures. He just reads off the slides and the slides are just copy and pasted from the textbook. There is so much material it is hard to know what is important and what is not. I do not recommend this class if you want to learn statistics, I only recommend if you want to get a good grade.

Caring
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

24%

Textbook Required

54%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (9)
A (5)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 23 reported grades
A+: 9
A: 5
B+: 4
Not sure yet: 2
Common Tags
Caring (13)
Respected (6)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Hilarious (2)
Inspirational (2)
Lecture heavy (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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May
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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

31865

5.0

(1)

M1045

5.0

(1)

MATH105

5.0

(1)

MATH205

5.0

(1)

MATH1041

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

M1045

4.0

MATH205

3.0

MATH1041

3.0

STAT351

3.0

MATH000

3.0

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