Raushan
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Kazakh +6
- ★ 5.0 (88)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Kazakhstan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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4,809 tutors · 11 platforms
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.
Native
Irina M.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for adults - from zero to confident speaking with clear, structured lessons
- Native
- 17 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$37/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
Better call Anna | individual lessons | 15 min everyday speaking practice
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (101)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Katerina M.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Friendly Russian tutor for everyday conversation
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +3
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Aleksandra
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (88)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Anna F.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian Lessons That Are Clear, Engaging & Enjoyable
- Native
- 9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Serbian (Latin) +2
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$42/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
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Iliya
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified HSK teacher, Teaching Experience for more than 7 years
- Native
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +7
- ★ 5.0 (88)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Elena Sh.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Tutor for Russian
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Ruslan
Nativeitalki · Azerbaijan
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Azerbaijani +2
- ★ 5.0 (86)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Darya K.
NativePreply · Belarus
I will make you fluent in Russian with enjoyable and fun lessons!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 4.7 (15)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Igor
Nativeitalki · Russia
Helping people learn languages since 1984.
- Native
- 41 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- CELTA
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (88)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Iuliia V.
NativePreply · Russia
Experienced teacher with a good heart. Individual approach.
- Native
- 15 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Farhad
Nativeitalki · Azerbaijan
Life is (not) too short to learn Azerbaijani. If it is, I can also teach you Russian :)
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Azerbaijani +4
- ★ 5.0 (85)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Akim K.
NativePreply · Russia
Conversational Russian with real dialogues | 5+ years of experience, speak from day one
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Tatiana
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Polish +1
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Vitória L.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Your Friendly Guide to the Russian Language!
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Helen
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Mariia A.
NativePreply · Russia
Learning Russian Made Easy and Fun! A Teacher with Experience Working with Kids and Adults
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Vitalii
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
TEFL certified friendly teacher
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Ukrainian +6
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Anton A.
NativePreply · Russia
Let me show you that learning Russian could be fun!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Czech +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Nadia
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (84)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kamil M.
NativePreply · Russia
Speak Russian fluently! Lessons to improve your speaking skills that will change your Russian!
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Юлия
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian language for adults and teenagers
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Alena P.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian through media, culture and real language
- Native
- 8 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Polish +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,311 | $20 | $16–$25 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,013 | $17 | $12–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 921 | $23 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 254 | $19 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 111 | $6.60 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 65 | $30 | $24–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 41 | $18 | $13–$21 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 31 | $60 | $40–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Verbling | 30 | $26 | $20–$31 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 27 | $60 | $44–$84 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 5 | $28 | $23–$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 $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
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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia1,353 / 4,809
- Ukraine316 / 4,809
- Kazakhstan117 / 4,809
- Belarus114 / 4,809
- Azerbaijan56 / 4,809
Moldova39 / 4,809
Uzbekistan28 / 4,809
Kyrgyzstan27 / 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
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Updated November 13, 2026
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