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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.

Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

✅Преподаватель иностранных языков высокой квалификации с многолетним стажем.✨

Native
2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (98)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Ekaterina A.

Ekaterina A.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Tutor with 5 years of experience

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sofiya

Sofiya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

русский язык для разных целей, для детей и взрослых :)

Native
500+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (97)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Larisa K.

Larisa K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Let's learn Russian for communication with an experienced teacher!

Native
19 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Spanish +3
★ 4.6 (19)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Katia

Katia

FranceNative

italki · France

💙🤍❤️Speak Authentic French – Language & Culture Combined 🌍 Certified by Alliance Française

Native
2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
French +5
★ 5.0 (96)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ivan S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Сhinese-speaking Master of Education with Dubai experience.

Native
21 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Sveta

Sveta

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

No studying, no stress… just Russian that somehow makes sense 😄

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (95)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ruslan L.

Ruslan L.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Certified Russian language tutor with five years of experience and a passion for the subject

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Polina

Polina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Master of Education | 3+ years as a Russian teacher on Italki

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (94)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alina L.

Alina L.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Certified, encouraging, attentive teacher with 9 years of experience

Native
9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience

Native
6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (93)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Susie N.

Susie N.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Native Russian speaker, certified tutor & polyglot

Native
4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +3
★ 4.9 (14)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
ALEXEY

ALEXEY

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 97% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daria G.

Daria G.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

RUSSIAN FROM SCRATCH: Certified Russian Language Teacher. Communicative Method with Support in Spanish/English.

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Darina

Darina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified teacher of Russian with background in philology and journalism

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (91)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina K.

Irina K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian specially designed for beginners / TORFL preparation | Master's degree in foreign language teaching | 15+ years of experience | Clear & structured meth…

Native
15 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Елена

Елена

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Speak Russian Like a Native | Slang, Real Conversations & Culture

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (92)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Kseniya B.

Kseniya B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian from Zero to Confident Communication | Certified Teacher

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

I am a positive and talkative person😀 Feel free to contact me)

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Belarusian +2
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alla L.

Alla L.

BelarusNative

Preply · Belarus

Study Russian fast

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Дарья

Дарья

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Practical Russian lessons tailored to your goals

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (90)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Iuliia K.

Iuliia K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified Teacher for Beginners and Advanced Learners

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Agnessа

Agnessа

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian Speaker & Actress | Speak Russian with Life and Expression

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (88)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julia A.

Julia A.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified Russian tutor with 9 years of experience

Native
8 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • 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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