Artem
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 34 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.8 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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4,806 tutors · 11 platforms
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.
Native
Polina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 33 lessons
- CELTA
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Сати
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Experienced Native Russian Teacher With More Than 3 years of Teaching Experience Students Worldwide
- Native
- 3 yrs · 26 lessons
- None listed
- Kazakh +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 85% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$11/h
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Kerim
Nativeitalki · Turkmenistan
🗣️ From Beginner to Confident Russian Speaker
- Native
- 2 yrs · 21 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Svetlana
Nativeitalki · Russia
A certified Russian and English teacher with 20years experience. My teaching style is engaging and d
- Native
- 20 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Dina
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Polish, Ukrainian & Russian Teacher | Practical Lessons for Everyday Life
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Ukrainian +4
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
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Inna
Nativeitalki · Russia
Structured Russian for Adults & Teens | Certified | Native | GCSE |13+ years experience
- Native
- 13 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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Anastasia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Learn Russian through culture, Soviet movies, games, animation, and YOUR interests | ロシア語の教師
- Native
- 7 yrs · 20 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
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Инга
Nativeitalki · Moldova
Your attentive and calm teacher
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$15/h
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Iryna
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Tutor of Ukrainian and Russian language with university experience. For adults and children.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Ukrainian +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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Henry
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Alice
Nativeitalki · Russia
a friendly and attentive English,Russian teacher with 3+years experience📚Kids, teenagers and adults
- Native
- 3 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$25/h
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Ksenia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian & English and German Tutor | Conversational Practice, Exam Prep & Fun Lessons 🎓🌟
- Native
- 44 lessons
- None listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$26/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Преподаватель русского языка с персонализированным подходом к урокам. Живая речь, сленг и юмор
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 7 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$22/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
- Native
- 10 yrs · 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Ukrainian +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
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Miya
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Hebrew +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Egor
Nativeitalki · Germany
Certified teacher and linguist with many years of teaching experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Language degree
- German +6
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$56/h
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Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Говорите по-русски уверенно!
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$28/h
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Olga
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 17 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Kristina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certificated Russian Native Teacher
- Native
- 10 yrs · 13 lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 4.3 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Alexandra
Nativeitalki · Russia
Journey into Russian: online lessons by a bilingual parent and literary pro
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 4.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
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Julia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Patient & Friendly Native Speaker 💬 Практика разговорного русского Any Level ☕ Давайте поговорим!
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Liubov
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Russian Language Teacher from Moscow: Learn with Confidence & Joy! Unlock your potential!
- Native
- 10 lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,310 | $20 | $16–$26 | 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 | 110 | $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 | 40 | $17 | $13–$22 | — | 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 | $61 | $45–$85 | 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 $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
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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia1,352 / 4,806
- Ukraine316 / 4,806
- Kazakhstan117 / 4,806
Belarus114 / 4,806
Azerbaijan56 / 4,806- Moldova39 / 4,806
Uzbekistan28 / 4,806
Kyrgyzstan27 / 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
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Updated November 12, 2026
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