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Total jerk. Arrogant, Ignorant, and Disrespectful to students. He shouldn't be allowed to teach anywhere, much less Ball State. The worst professor here at the University...and I'm 100% certain of that statement.
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Knows his material VERY well. Be prepared to pay attention in class and read the materials. This teacher is extremely sarcastic, which turns off most students. However, a C as the lowest grade (as was the policy in Fall '04) is not bad at all.
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He treats people like they are stupid and hey decrades students
This guy is a jerk. He should go back to Russia where he came from.
He was very funny and more personable in the upper level classes as 464. Very helpful on papers and would graded rather easy on exams compared to what expected from his properness.
He's a great prof! Yes, he's insulting, but if you would just take it for what it is, HUMOR, then it wouldn't be such a problem. There is a lot of reading to do, but you just have to pay attention in lecture and you'll be just fine
Knows his subject and expects students to be responsible for a great deal of material. Test questions seldom came from reading, and were based much more on lecture. Grading was fair, and he gives the benefit of the doubt. He has a unique personality, but once you get used to him, class can be enjoyable.
take his insults for what they are, HUMOR! he knows his stuff! i liked him
This man is a a total jerk. His sarcasm can be a little funny at times, but when he singles out people who just want to use the bathroom, that's crossing the line. I had an A and then he accused me of plagiarism, when I simply made a mistake and miscitied a couple sources...I ended up failing just for that. This man shouldnt be allowed to teach.
The man knows his stuff. You definitely need to go to his review sessions. He really opens up there and gives out free test answers. Just don't show up late or leave early, or you'll be known as the kid Dmitriev flipped out on. Don't be that person. It's hilarious when it's anybody but you.
Extremely difficult personality
He tricks you by telling you that his tests are open book open note. But he fails to tell you that you only have 15 min. for the test which he puts on one side of a piece of paper and wants you to answer on the back. You also have to label a map that is in a different scale than any map he will hand out to you. He will run over his time.
Lectures are pretty boring, but everything else is cake. Just halfway pay attention, be on time, stay organized, and act interested and you can get a B with no problem. Somewhat intimidating, but stay on his good side, and its an enjoyable class
He's freaking hilarious. He's a dick to pretty much everyone if you have him for a 100 level class. He thinks that everyone in his 150 class is retarded (and he's usually right). If you can tolerate the fact that he's totally mean then take the class because it is easy as hell.
On the surface, many will find Dr. D difficult to get along with, namely due his sarcastic edge. However, if you actively seek out his help to separate yourself from the crowd (esp. 150), it's not bad. Plus, if you don't mind writing a couple straight-forward (albeit time-consuming) papers, this class isn't really that big of a pill to swallow.
He is the type of person that expects nothing but your best out of you. I have taken two classes with him now Hist 151 and 462 and I used to hate him with a passion but now I realize that he has helped me more than any other prof. at BSU...and I'm in my third year. My advice on taking his classes is listen to the man because he knows a lot.
Easy easy class if you go and somewhat pay attention. Just listen to his rules and follow them and hes a great guy. Just have manners and dont talk during class or leave early or you WILL be embarrassed in front of like 200 people....ive seen it happen plenty of times. No reason you should not get an A if you attend class and somewhat pay attention
Dr.Dmitriev is a VERY fair Professor. His grading scale is awesome and he does reply to emails quickly. I have asked him questions and he gives very detailed answers. If you show interest and try to learn from this class you will be fine. Dont go to class planning on reading the daily news, texting, or using a laptop cause it WONT happen. He's good
Good Prof.! I would take him again. He is very monotone and doesnt seem approachable, but he really is. Pay attention in class and you will pass. He knows his stuff and doesnt like people that dont pay attention. He will point you out if you dont. He will help if you ask. He really is a good Professor and good guy.
Cool class. He uses famous texts throughout history and gives students the chance to read something most people will never read. Quizzes are usually not that difficult if you review. Always has slides relevant to the lecture. He is sometimes hard to hear.
This Guy is a good teacher. If you hate writing papers n reading take this class b/c he gives handouts over the reading n there are no papers. All he gives is quizzes and test which r all open notes n book plus the final consist of majority of prior quizes which u can bring since he gives everything bac for u 2 study with
Although the prof is very knowledgeable I did not like the structure of the class at all. Tests are open notes but he only gives you 15 minutes to complete them, so good luck looking through your notes and finishing the test on time. I would not take another class from this professor.
Very knowledgable, but also good at making students uncomfortable if you fail to keep absolutely silent during class. Grades very fairly though, and as long as you pay attention in class and read your notes, you'll be fine.
Hated the class. Couldn't understand a word he said. Horribly boring!
Hard to understand, hard test 20 questions over 5 chapter 6 of which are map question. very funny if you really listen
He stopped doing the open book thing on tests this past year. He made me pay for $134 for books that I was not even tested on. I don't like him all that much. He seemed to arrogant. Word of advice, rent the extra books from the library, it will save you a whole lot of money.
He does not like freshmen. So do not expect him to act nicely if you're in H150. Still fair grader though if you are in that course with him. If you're a history major/minor or lover and you're considering taking one of his upper level courses (Ancient Rome/Greece) do it. You will learn a ton and have fun. (Also, never bought a book & did fine)
Absolutely terrible professor. Called his students stupid on many occasions and is a complete jerk. He wasn't helpful at all and completely boring. Hated him.
I think he's ex KGB. He grabbed a fly out of mid air and claimed the fly forced his hand. Show up, act interested, and be respectful. Awesome prof unless it's a 100 level class, in which case he rightly assumes your a dummy. (most BSU students are)
My dear friends... this guy was great ha ha... I always looked forward to going to his class...
Literally so so so boring. Attendance not mandatory, but it helps to have friend in class to let you know if he calls your name. Use the TA- mine helped me pass the class. 3 quizzes- don't study for the multiple choice part because there is too much material to even begin to study. Go to the study sessions.
SO boring. Takes random students names for attendance so you never know if your name was called- helpful to have a friend in the class. I pretty much failed all of the quizzes but luckily the final was all of the quiz questions. My grad student was amazing and super helpful.
The class is really easy to get a passing grade in. You get at least a C+ on your quizzes if you just turn in the one page review paper. Map questions are super easy if you attend the study sessions. Just pay attention. Don't really need the book
He is super helpful. Awesome professor! He is one of my best ones. He is rude only if you do not follow rules. DO NOT TALK OR INTERRUPT HIS CLASS OR HE WILL MAKE A FOOL OUT OF YOU. But, go to the si sessions, they really help (:
He is AWFUL! One of the rudest professors I've ever had to deal with! It's obviously he could care less about his students, He is incredibly cold and treats you like you're stupid when you ask questions. He is quick to call you out if you do anything he finds disruptive (opening food ect) when in reality he is way more disruptive than the students.
Lectures are VERY boring. 3 quizzes that are graded on an easy grading scale. Pay attention and study the maps and all will be fine!!
SO BORING. His accent makes him hard to understand and his test are very very hard. They aren't worth much, but you only take 3 quizzes all year. He crams a lot of information into his lectures. Drop him immediately.
If you are interested in the material, participate in discussions, and complete all the assignments, this class is both fun and informative. Professor Dmitriev is unlike any other professor I've encountered. He makes complicated topics understandable and clear. Covers a huge span of time in a logical way. He can be absolutely hilarious at times.
He is a little intimidating on the first day but as the semester continues, he becomes much more friendly. He's really great at covering the material in a clear and concise way. He insists that you use the textbook but never holds you accountable for it. There are few assignments in this class so you have to work hard but the payoff is great!
Go to class. Review your notes. Write your term paper. Do those things and you will receive a good grade!
His grading scale on quizzes are super easy. As long as you get at least 4/30 correct you will receive a C-. Also, 10/30 points is an essay you write outside of class and turn in later. His class isn't hard if you pay attention and take notes.
He is overall a good teacher, his class is entertaining and I enjoy what he has to say. He does have an accent, but for the most part it is easy to understand him. The lecture is very informative and he gives an outline of the lecture every class.
He is an okay professor. He can be a bit crude, but he obviously knows what he is talking about. He has a Russian accent but once you get used to him, it is easy to understand him.
It was a relatively easy class, but I did not like it at all. He doesn't care about his students, and hates when people ask questions. Also, if you are a Christian or any religion for that matter, he bashes them a lot. He says he doesn't want to hear anyone's opinion yet puts his own in all the time. I definitely don' recommend the class.
He was an okay professor. It was a boring class and I just couldn't get interested. I wish I could have understood more of what he was saying.
Pretty easy class. He curves all the quizzes so if you get a 5/20 its still considered to be a C on his grading scale. His accent is hard to understand at first but you get used to it. He gets very mad if people talk or text, or even sneeze. Calls random names for attendance each time. Easy to skip
He gives you outlines of each lecture so you don't have to take notes. The quizzes are hard but there are only 3 and never any homework. He is nice as long as no one in the class talks.
He was an amazing professor. He led me to enjoy history more than I ever have. I sat in the front row and loved to listen to everything he had to say, including his opinions and his sarcastic remarks to disruptive students. I filled two notebooks with notes and studied hard for each quiz, but all of the questions from each quiz are on the final. :)
His accent brought out the worst in me in the beginning. Very rude when he hears even the smallest whisper. Sarcastic. I studied the text and still did horrible on quizzes, but his grading system is AWESOME and helps curve scores. His final was everything from all 3 quizzes (Not sure if he'll do this every year) so Don't skip classes.
Good luck passing his tests
Quizzes are way too hard, but he grades them pretty soft. Go to class, take notes, read the book and you'll be alright.
Absolutely love Dr. Dmitriev! Has an accent but I felt it made class more interesting. Didn't disrupt learning. Strict but I don't feel he is disrespectful. Yes he will call you out for talking, but you shouldn't be talking and it's HILARIOUS . Only need a 520 to get a C- on quiz. Study sessions are helpful. Hated the class, loved him.
His lectures never really make sense. He jumps around years and doesn't really stick to one topic. It's a lot of information to remember for the quizzes but his grading scale is beyond easy. Make sure you read the assigned books and texts or else you will be lost in the lecture. I'd take a different professor if I could...
Very knowledgeable. For the classes you need the course packet, the book for the review, & the lecture guides from class. I didn't use the textbooks at all. Lectures are very interesting & you will learn a lot. These courses are a must take for anyone interested in ancient history. He is intimidating & gives off an ex-KGB vibe. Random attendance.
His lectures are long and move extremely quick. Hardest class I've ever taken. Only grades in the class are 3 exams that are 14 multiple choice6 map questions each with no real study guide. You HAVE to go to the SI sessions or else you won't know what to study for the exams. So difficult.
He has been one of my least favorite professors. The lectures move extremely fast, there are no words on the power points.. only pictures. He has a thick accent so its hard to understand him. One time, someone asked a question and he laughed at them like they should know it.. Only plus is that the final is made up of questions from previous exams
Short tempered but respectful, seems to enjoy when students ask him questions, helpful.
He's a very serious guy. There's not a lot of funny business allowed in class. He'll call you out if he sees you on your phone or not paying attention. He is very smart, though, and his lectures are, for the most part, clear even though he has an accent. He probably won't help you and he's intimidating to approach.
Lectures are boring. He calls kids out for using "gadgets" or for talking. Tests are tough but always gives extra credit. Full lecture class with no words on powerpoint, if you are a good note taker then you should be fine. He takes random attendance.
If you do need help (I never did) there are two TAs that hold weekly SI sessions. The only grades are three quizzes, the final, and attendance. Do not be someone who makes a habit of skipping class, because he takes random role call in the beginning of the semester and then later only takes role for the people who are never in class. No technology.
His lectures are long and drawn out. He has an accent, but you get used to it very quick, and it isn't even that bad to start with. He has study session set up right before each exam that help you a lot. Don't even have to pay attention in lecture just go to the study sessions for the exams, and you will get an A. Funny teacher if you get his humor
Long lectures that almost made me fall asleep. There are only 3 quizzes, make sure you go to the TA sessions so that you can pass with ease. DO NOT ASK QUESTIONS in his class. This man is not afraid to make you look stupid lol.
Well, to say the least, I hope I don't have him as my professor again. Looks down at his students and I did not feel respected. Some people like him, but a lot of people don't like his teaching style. He's the professor that will ask people for questions but then make them feel stupid for asking. Thankfully, he's not too hard of a grader!
The grade for HIST 151 is based on four quizzes, two short papers, and the final exam (the final is literally the exact questions from the quizzes, so save them). He provides outlines for his lectures, but you should take notes. The textbook is good for getting background info, but most (if not all) of the quiz questions come from the lectures.
One of the best teachers I have ever had. He is hilarious, if you understand his humor. He is very sarcastic. If you are easy offended, don't take his class. He is knowledable in regards to the subject matter. His quizzes are fairly difficult, but the final exam is made up of questions from the four quizzes given throughout the course.
He is a spectacular teacher. Contains extensive knowledge on the course material. The class is straight forward. The course consists of mostly lectures with two quizzes, two tests and a final paper. He's a really funny guy, if you understand his humor. If you're one that is easily offended, he may rub you the wrong way, but you will get over it.
His class is very straightforward and lecture heavy, but he gives out lecture outlines for every class that you can use to take notes. He hates technology so no phones, he also will stop mid-lecture and glare at you if you sneeze more than twice. Overall, just go to class, take notes and try to pay attention and you should get a decent grade
He acts very condescending and doesn't respect his students. Don't ask questions; he will make fun of you. It's a straightforward setup (lectures, quizzes, a final), but he makes it much more difficult than it needs to be.
Dr. Dmitriev is a great professor who is very well-rounded and educated in his field. He gives outlines for every lecture and you have to be a pretty good notetaker to do well although the book is very helpful. The three tests are hard but he has review sessions which are great and does offer extra credit on each. Attendance is random roll call.
For those of you who think he's condescending or difficult- grow up. This professor does have a lot to say during lectures, but he covers everything that will be on tests. Use the outlines given each class. A few tests and a paper are your big grade, but he also assigns short papers for each discussion- do them all to help boost your grade!
Did not have a canvas or a blackboard, at least one that I could access. Dropped very quickly due to his accent and the way he conducts class. Do not take his class take HIST150 with malone or anyone else
He is super boring and lecture drags on. Attendance is only worth 10% of your grade. He has several extra credit opportunities though!
While he can come off as really rude, he is just different. Don't let that scare you away. He lectures every class, takes random attendance everyday and lets you have two free absences so attendance is a gamble. Never read the textbook. Whole grade is 3 quizzes and a final. I just went to all the study sessions, studied and passed with an A.
Odd guy, if you're annoying or make a lot of distractions in class he might not like you but asking questions will help those who are struggling with the topic. You probably should read thetextbook but if you know history pretty well you should be fine with not reading it. All the test info is on the daily handouts, so if you study that you're fine
Likely the best history professor I've had. He is the most clear teacher I've ever learned from and extremely knowledgeable. I do not think his expectations are unreasonable, but not paying attention in class will lead you to fail. He is good with questions and responds to emails very quickly, I will take him again if given the chance!
Feedback unhelpful. Unclear and inconsistent grading criteria. Responses to emails. Knowledgeable about subject material.
Refuses to use Canvas so turning in assignments is overcomplicated. Assigns too much reading but you don't need to do any of it. Terrible test design. Too few questions and the questions are about random trivia not important concepts. Even open note quizzes had near impossible questions because he asks such random things.
Took this class online and it was fairly easy. I didnt use the book much as he just posts the lectures online. The quizzes seemed more like trivia questions rather than something I could really learn from. He was very rude in email responses. I asked a simple question and he typed out a long email basically roasting me. Wouldnt recommend him.
Dr. Dmitriev is a walking encyclopedia. He's extremely knowledgeable and demands the best from his students. If you don't like reading, I would recommend looking into other courses, as he's assigned more reading than all my other classes combined this semester. That being said, I feel that I've grown a lot as a student, and would recommend him.
Dr. Dmitriev is smart and funny, but won't hesitate to call someone out if something's wrong. Lots of reading and notes but very little other work. I took it during Covid so lectures were posted on Canvas, so it was easy to catch up if I missed class. I speak from experience, DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE QUIZZES!! There are only 6 grades in the class!
Get ready to read not only a textbook but 5 other novels as well. 1 novel will be a 4-page review paper and the others are only discussion. The tests are easy if you go to lectures and take notes. Prof. is a bit snooty and will make you feel dumb because you asked, but he grades easily. The class isn't the worst but it is boring as he is monotoned.
Dr. Dmitriev was an alright professor. His class is super easy if you read the book or go to lectures. However we were only graded on the 4 tests, 1 paper, and 1 final exam in the course, so if you do poorly on one, it's a struggle to get your grade back up. Dr. Dmitriev also wasn't super nice when it came to my disability accommodations.
He has a very distinct accent which by itself isn't an issue. However that with the fact he speaks very quietly and rather fast doesn't help. Didn't like his attitude and overall way that he carried himself as he was kind of pretentious. Did better on quizzes once I stopped reading and listened to trivia. Also really stubborn with canvas.
easy class. however a boring one and is pretty snarky ab questions students give even if they are decently reasonable.
Is obviously very knowledgeable in the topics but doesn't really understand that we students are not. I went the whole semester without talking to him once, but I didn't really need to as everything syllabus wise was very clear. Graded on just a few quizzes, the final, and one book review paper, which you need to dedicate a fair amount of time on.
He isn't bad. He talks the entire time during lectures, overall but he's chill. The class consists of 4 quizzes, a paper, and a final. Even though that's all you do, still go to class because he does give useful information for things like the paper, that he may not have included in his announcements. Class is slightly boring but it is very easy.
Your whole grade is based off of 4 quizzes, the final and final paper. He talks the entire lecture, but it is easy. He teaches A LOT of information but the quizzes, you can find and study the answers on quizlet. Go to class though because he gives you useful information for the paper that he does not include in the announcements/guidelines
Tip: Do not rent both books as we only needed one. He is chill, he just talks the whole time you are in class. You are graded on 4 quizzes (literally just look them up on the Internet and you will find the quizlets with the answers), a final paper (where you will use one of the textbooks, and a final exam. It is easy, just do the work.
Textbooks: It says you need two but we only used one (we chose) for our final paper and thats it (RENT THEM) He talks the entire class, and he will throw a lot of information at you. The quizzes however, you can look up HIST150 Quizlet, you should find some that will match his quizzes. The final is the quiz questions and a few extra questions.
The professor isn't lecture heavy, but lecture-based. Discussions are before every quiz, but he gives 1-2 300+ page texts that are expected to be read and understood before the presentation. There were only 4 quizzes, a large paper, and a final at the end of the course. Didn't enjoy his class, but very punctual with emails.
The lectures can be dry, but Svaitoslav keeps it manageable. Focus on the quizzes, paper, and final - that's the key to an easy A. unstuck ai was a game-changer for quiz prep. Worth taking if you want a straightforward history credit.
This class made me so bored I wanted to rip my hair out. He is very knowledgeable but it seems he doesn't teach but merely spews content at students. He has said some problematic things but is tenured so he doesn't really care. He does not take attendance and a lot of people skip because of this, I doubt he even knows any of our names.
This prof made me hate history
Very knowledgeable but tough grader. Quizzes based on memorization instead of interpretation. Says “bethrotted” instead of “betrothed”.
Makes the class super easy and stress-free. He explains everything clearly and breaks down the material so it's simple to understand. The workload is light, the tests are fair, and he's always willing to help. If you want an easy, supportive history class, take him!
Dr. Dmitriev has a low rating on this website, and it made me nervous at first. After taking his class, I found that it was unjustified. His class was very heavy on lectures, but he was both entertaining and engaging. His quizzes and tests were super easy if you went to class. I would take his class again in a heartbeat.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
58%
Textbook Required
74%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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-0.48 avg changeRatings by Course
464
5.0
(1)HIST151461
5.0
(1)HISTROME
5.0
(1)HIST402
4.0
(1)HIST462463464
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
HIST475
5.0
HST150
4.0
HISTHIST
4.0
HIST402
4.0
HIST462
3.9