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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.

Daria

Daria

MoldovaNative

italki · Moldova

Native
1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina I.

Irina I.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Native teacher. WE CHAT AND WORK ON PRONUNCIATION FROM THE FIRST MEETING. Personalized, communicative, and well-structured lessons. Learn Russian with clarity…

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (18)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Lubov

Lubov

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Explore Russian and French Cultures Through Language Learning

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +2
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Olena B.

Olena B.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Russian language and literature tutor

Native
25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +1
★ 5.0 (18)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Kids
  • Beginners
Полина

Полина

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Speak like Russian with a Master's degree Russian teacher

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
German +1
★ 5.0 (112)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Gulnara I.

Gulnara I.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified Educator (Master's). Bespoke materials & teaching with heart!

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (18)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Artem

Artem

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

I am a PhD student in "Teaching foreign languages" with 10 years of experience =)

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Ukrainian +3
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Stefaniya M.

Stefaniya M.

UzbekistanNative

Preply · Uzbekistan

Tailored lessons focused on speaking for all levels | Learn Russian from scratch, master your grammar & improve your fluency | 6 years’ experience | Spanish-sp…

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (18)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alla

Alla

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (107)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Iuliia P.

Iuliia P.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

🎓 Learn Russian with a Professional Translator and a native speaker.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
ua +3
★ 5.0 (18)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
OKSANA

OKSANA

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
Ukrainian +5
★ 5.0 (108)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ekaterina D.

Ekaterina D.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Speak Russian without fear

Native
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 4.9 (19)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Mari

Mari

GeorgiaNative

italki · Georgia

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Georgian +3
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Nadezhda S.

Nadezhda S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for Beginner to Advanced Students Reading/Speaking/Pronunciation

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 4.9 (18)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ekaterina

Ekaterina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

15+ years of experience, teach adults, teenagers and children (10+ yo)

Native
18 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (109)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ekaterina T.

Ekaterina T.

BelarusNative

Preply · Belarus

Certified teacher with experience in private practice

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified native Russian teacher with over six years of experience.

Native
7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (110)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mariia T.

Mariia T.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Real Russian for Real life - Try My Unique method!

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anastasiya

Anastasiya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified by the Moscow State University teacher, teaching children from the age of 8 and adults

Native
4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (111)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Nadezhda S.

Nadezhda S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified tutor with 2 years of experience

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ksenia

Ksenia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

0% stress, 100% fun

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (105)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina B.

Irina B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for all levels — clear, engaging lessons tailored to you.

Native
13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (17)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Катя

Катя

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Живу в Шанхае. Влюблена в русский язык, историю, литературу и культуру. ❤

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +2
★ 5.0 (104)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ivan V.

Ivan V.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Math, Physics,certified IELTS, online tutor with 35 years experience

Native
35 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
ua +4
★ 4.7 (20)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • 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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