If you're looking at reviews for this class, you're probably interested in Ukrainian history, so just take this class. Professor Koropeckyj is fantastic. I can see why he'd be a tough professor in a class where you have graded exams, but for a p/np fiat lux, his meticulous attention to detail and expansive knowledge only add to the experience. I came into the class decently knowledgeable on the region, and I still learned a lot and got a new perspective on the things I did know. Highly, highly recommend.