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Russian tutors for beginners

1,882 of the 4,809 Russian tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $24 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$24/h
Median / hour
$19–$33
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,882
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

1,551 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Anastasiia A.

Anastasiia A.

United StatesNative

Preply · United States

Russian tutor with 4 years of teaching📚

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (24)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ruslana

Ruslana

MoldovaNative

Classgap · Moldova

Native
10 years teaching
Other certificate
Spanish +1
No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Rukshona

Rukshona

TajikistanNative

italki · Tajikistan

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yulia S.

Yulia S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Customized Lessons With a Supportive Tutor

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (24)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

🦦 A patient and friendly teacher with over 6 years of experience 🌸 Package DISCOUNTS 🌌

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +12
★ 5.0 (126)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ekaterina Sh.

Ekaterina Sh.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Language lessons and thought-provoking speaking sessions for curious minds

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +4
★ 5.0 (23)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Iryna

Iryna

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
CELTA
Ukrainian +3
★ 5.0 (128)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Diana B.

Diana B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified Russian teacher with 8 years of experience. I work with both beginners and advanced students

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 4.9 (23)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

✹Packages with a 50% discount✹

Native
10,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
German +7
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Lilia O.

Lilia O.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian tutor with 20 years of experience. Russian for communication, work, and exams. I will help you speak Russian confidently and correctly.

Native
23 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (22)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Kirill

Kirill

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

🌞Russian for everyday life and more

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (123)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Ekaterina K.

Ekaterina K.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Structured Russian for Adults & Heritage Speakers | A0–B2 | Inclusive & dyslexia-friendly

Native
7 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +4
★ 5.0 (21)
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Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Serge

Serge

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

🌟 Love Russian or English culture, history, or tech? Let’s turn learning into an exciting journey!

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (124)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Libarit K.

Libarit K.

GeorgiaNative

Preply · Georgia

Certified tutor with 3 years of experience

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Georgian +1
★ 5.0 (21)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Милена

Милена

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Experienced Native Russian tutor (*1.6K+ lessons*)

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anna S.

Anna S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Experienced and certified tutor of Russian for you

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (21)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lera

Lera

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (121)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ganna F.

Ganna F.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Native Russian speaker. I will help you improve your language skills or learn a language from scratch!

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +3
★ 5.0 (21)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (122)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Iuliia P.

Iuliia P.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified tutor with 10 years of experience

Native
15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English +2
★ 4.9 (22)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Taras

Taras

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +1
★ 4.9 (136)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Veronika R.

Veronika R.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Russian teacher with 4 years of experience

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +4
★ 4.8 (23)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alex

Alex

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified language tutor | Packages up to 25% off | Comprehensible Input | TPRS and more...

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
English
★ 5.0 (118)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Larisa K.

Larisa K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian teacher who helps you learn without grammar-induced anxiety

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 5.0 (20)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Russian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($6.60), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,311 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,311$20$16–$255.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,013$17$12–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply921$23$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap254$19$15–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker111$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk41$18$13–$21—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant31$60$40–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Verbling30$26$20–$315.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt27$60$44–$845.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk5$28$23–$335.0★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 $14 and $27, 4807 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3225 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1582 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $25, 2309 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $24, 1013 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 921 tutors
Classgap
$19Middle 50% between $15 and $24, 254 tutors
AmazingTalker
$6.60Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 111 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $41, 65 tutors
Cafetalk
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $21, 41 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 31 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $44 and $84, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $23 and $33, 5 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,353 / 4,809
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,809
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,809
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,809
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,809
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,809
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,809
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 4,809

Russian tutors: FAQ

Among 1,882 Russian tutors for beginners, the median price is $24 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $33.

We list 1,882 Russian tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.

Across 4,807 Russian tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $36 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.00. Trials are offered on italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

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 November 13, 2026

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