I loved this class. As a GE, it is very easy and interesting. The workload is a little much to watch a movie a week, but even if you did not watch the movie you can learn enough in class about the movie to get through. There are three quizzes and the lowest score gets dropped (they are all super easy). Midterm is a 4-page essay about one film, and the final is a 7-page essay about two films. Attendance of class is required but the class is quick and you can be on your computer working on whatever the whole time. The prof really cares about this class and subject but takes a little to become comfortable with the class, so he seems pretty awkward at first. Easy and interesting A.

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Russian 90B with Shneyder was such a treat and a great way to satisfy a GE! He really emphasizes that it isn't a history class, but a class meant to help understand the reality of the situation with Ukraine, so it was very interesting! He presents the history of Russia from 1900 to the present with little bias, and his activities and discussion allow you to form an opinion on the situation. DISCLAIMER: Since this class was taken during the TA strikes, from week 6 on he stopped lectures to stand in solidarity with the TA's, which greatly reduced the number of assignments and made our final essay no-harm. Here's how his course was structured normally:
Regular Quizzes (10%, 6 quizzes worth 2% each, lowest dropped): Shneyder posts these quizzes almost biweekly, and even though they are open-note, they are difficult. I really recommend taking notes on everything he lectures on, because he will ask about some intricate details on these quizzes!
Event Report (25%): Shneyder requires you to consume some form of Russian media, like a movie, in-person event/panel/workshop etc., book, podcast, etc. and has you make one of those Instagram style infographic posts/slideshows on it.
Short Reflection Papers (15%, 3 papers, 5% each): Choose 3 course readings, films, questions or concepts and write a short reflection on it. These were all due by the end of the quarter but we were encouraged to submit beforehand to get feedback and points back.
Attendance (15%): Attendance to lecture and discussion were mandatory, but you were able to miss 2 lectures and 1 discussion.
Final (30%): Response to the discussion of Russia in the 20th century in the form of a scholarly essay, video, work of visual art, composition, etc.) If you choose a research paper, it would be 7-8 pages and required references.
Although the course ended prematurely because of the strikes, it was super manageable, interesting and the professor is extremely kind and knowledgeable, so I recommend taking this class!