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Russian tutors for beginners

1,881 of the 4,806 Russian tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $25 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$25/h
Median / hour
$19–$33
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,881
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

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

Katerina

Katerina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Speaker and Experienced Language Instructor with a PhD in Slavic Studies

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Русский язык для жизни, работы и удовольствия. I teach Russian in English, Spanish and Italian.

Native
41 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (14)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olya

Olya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian Tutor For Curious Minds & Culture Lovers

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anastasia

Anastasia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Logical Russian: From Chaos to Fluency | Proven Results

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
David

David

ArmeniaNative

italki · Armenia

Grammar geek. Language enthusiast. Pronunciation doctor. Teaching languages since 2014. 🙂

Native
11 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Armenian +2
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

⭐ Friendly and gentle teacher ⭐

Native
5 yrs · 42 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Katerina

Katerina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

18 лет опыта в преподавании+реальный опыт переезда в Мексику и Испанию

Native
18 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +4
★ 5.0 (13)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Наталия

Наталия

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Преподаватель-носитель русского языка из Москвы

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 4.7 (15)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yana

Yana

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Forget textbooks | I'm turning slow progress into effortless fluency | 13+ years

Native
13 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Palina

Palina

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Insegnante madrelingua con oltre 10 anni di esperienza

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Nadia

Nadia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Your friend and guide to the world of the Russian/Ukrainian language and culture!

Native
3 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 97% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Alina

Alina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Сертифицированный преподаватель русского как иностранного

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (12)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tatiana

Tatiana

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified Russian language teacher from Moscow

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kristina

Kristina

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

5+ years teaching. Native Russian speaker, also teaching English and Italian

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Diana

Diana

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native Russian speaker

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mykyta

Mykyta

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Изучение русского еще никогда не было таким веселым и интересным

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 93% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Victoria

Victoria

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natalia

Natalia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified teacher⚜️General⚜️Conversational⚜️Business

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
Dutch +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ann

Ann

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Motivating and inspiring teacher

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Ксения

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I’m Ksenia, a language enthusiast and your friendly Russian language guide!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Diana

Diana

GreeceNative

italki · Greece

Native
1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Greek +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alex

Alex

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

🇹🇷 Турецкий для переезда, работы и путешествий | 5 лет опыта | Живу в Баку

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Azerbaijani +3
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ekaterina

Ekaterina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Professional Russian teacher with multicultural experience. My mission is to build understanding

Native
20 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • 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 (2,310 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 / FindTutors2,310$20$16–$265.0★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
AmazingTalker110$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk40$17$13–$22—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$61$45–$855.0★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 $15 and $27, 4804 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3228 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1576 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2308 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, 110 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $41, 65 tutors
Cafetalk
$17Middle 50% between $13 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 31 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$61Middle 50% between $45 and $85, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $23 and $33, 5 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,352 / 4,806
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,806
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,806
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,806
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,806
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,806
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,806
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 4,806

Russian tutors: FAQ

Among 1,881 Russian tutors for beginners, the median price is $25 per hour; the middle half charge between $19 and $33.

We list 1,881 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 4,804 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 12, 2026

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