Katya
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5,662)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$28/h
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3,238 tutors · 11 platforms
Online Russian tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,238 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$27
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
3,238
on 11 platforms
Top-rated Russian tutors · September 2026
Picked from 3,238 tutors on 11 platforms by what students say, teaching experience and qualifications. No platform gets more than 3 places, and nobody pays to be here. How we pick
Petr
Verbling · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,180) · 5,000+ lessons · CELTA · verified
$40/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lessonKatya
Verbling · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (5,662) · 5,000+ lessons · Language degree
$28/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Victoria
Verbling · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (4,776) · 5,000+ lessons · Language degree · verified
$26/hBook on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Lucía
Classgap · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (2,592) · 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Language degree
Mikhail O.
Preply · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (112) · 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
$20/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Daniil D.
Preply · Ukraine
Native · ★ 5.0 (142) · 8 yrs · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$29/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Viktor
AmazingTalker · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (788) · 5,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$25/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Elena R.
Preply · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (126) · 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$66/hBook on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $28
Alex
AmazingTalker · Russia
Native · ★ 5.0 (709) · 2,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$21/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Katya
AmazingTalker · Belarus
Native · ★ 5.0 (123) · 1,000+ lessons · Professional teacher
$18/hBook on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Compare Russian tutors
3,228 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
NativeLucía
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (2,592)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
Larisa F.
Wyzant
Native Russian Speaker, Experienced Instructor
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (2,083)
- Not shown
Viktor
NativeAmazingTalker · Russia
🗣️Speaking | 📚Grammar
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (788)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Sergey K.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified Russian language teacher with many years of experience
- Native
- 2 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Bulgarian +2
- ★ 5.0 (152)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Natalia M
LanguaTalk · Russia
Certified language and fitness coach with 20 years of teaching experience!
- Not listed
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (71)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$33/h
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Natalia
Tusclasesparticulares
🇷🇺 Уроки русского языка онлайн 🇷🇺 Profesora nativa imparte clases online a todas las edades y niveles
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (59)
- Not shown
$23/h
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Natalie
Apprentus
Russian and Ukranian lessons and support with preparation for the GCSE / IGCSE/ DELE exams
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Language degree
- Arabic +8
- ★ 5.0 (21)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Irina
Tutor Hunt
A competent and committed Russian language and literature teacher who has over 10 years of experience in the educational sector.
- Not listed
- 500+ hours taught
- None listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (21)
- Usually within an hour
Nata
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Native Russian Tutor 💬 Conversational Russian for Complete Beginners 🎮 Game-Based Lessons
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Elena.O
NativeCafetalk · Russia
講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$6.37/h
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Victoria
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (4,776)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$26/h
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Boris D.
Wyzant
Top Professional Math Native Russian, Hebrew Tutor Devoted Experienced
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,203)
- Usually within an hour
Alex
NativeAmazingTalker · Russia
💥 All levels welcome 💥
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (709)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Ida
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (264)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$22/h
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Özgür B.
Preply · Türkiye
(Russian) Ankara University Russian Language Graduate Master Degree Experienced Teacher
- Advanced (C1)
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Turkish +1
- ★ 5.0 (146)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Victoria P
LanguaTalk · Russia
Boost your speaking skills with a talkative native speaker | Lessons for A2+ students
- Not listed
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (64)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on LanguaTalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.89
Svetlana
Tusclasesparticulares
TODO EL RUSO QUE NECESITAS PARA PREPARAR TUS EXÁMENES OFICIALES
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Not shown
$18/h
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Jordy
Apprentus
Russian for beginners (A1 - A2) - an introduction to the Russian language
- Not listed
- Not listed
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.7 (10)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Anna
Tutor Hunt
I am a qualified mathematics tutor with Bsc(Hons)in Mathematics and Statistics, Masters Degree Applied Marine Science and future doctorate.I have QTS…
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- ★ 4.4 (9)
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
Liubov
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Russian Language Teacher from Moscow: Learn with Confidence & Joy! Unlock your potential!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
MAI,N
Cafetalk · Japan
「ロシア語は難しい」を「楽しい」にあなたのペースで着実に。キリル文字の正しい読み方から丁寧にサポートします。
- Fluent (C2)
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
$29/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.91
Petr
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 5,000+ lessons
- CELTA · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (4,180)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$40/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Alina K.
Wyzant
Teaching Students to Teach Themselves
- Not listed
- 2,000+ hours taught
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1,210)
- Usually within an hour
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Russian tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,259 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,259 | $20 | $16–$25 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 658 | $22 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 101 | $19 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 72 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $16 | $13–$20 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Verbling | 30 | $26 | $20–$31 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 26 | $60 | $43–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $40–$85 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| italki | 16 | $16 | $12–$21 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Apprentus | 11 | $32 | $28–$45 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 4 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
How much Russian tutors charge
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
All tutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 3236 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 828 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2408 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $25, 2257 tutors
Preply
$22Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 658 tutors
Classgap
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 101 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $43 and $78, 26 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $85, 25 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $21, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $28 and $45, 11 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 4 tutors
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia466 / 3,238
- Ukraine126 / 3,238
Kazakhstan60 / 3,238- Belarus55 / 3,238
Azerbaijan33 / 3,238
Kyrgyzstan16 / 3,238
Uzbekistan15 / 3,238
Moldova13 / 3,238
Russian tutors: FAQ
Across 3,236 Russian tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $36 per hour.
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for Russian tutors in our data: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.
Yes, somewhat: native Russian speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 828 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and Verbling, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 3,238 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, Cafetalk, and Verbling. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,259 tutors.
We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.
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How we collect this data
We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.
Updated September 28, 2026
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