Diana R.
NativePreply · Russia
Tutor with an experience in Russian publishing house.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
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3,972 tutors · 11 platforms
Russian tutors for beginners
746 of the 3,972 Russian tutors we track offer lessons for beginners. Their median price is $22 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$22/h
Median / hour
$16–$29
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
746
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
290 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Aleksei Kh.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Certified teacher with 25 years of experience.
- Native
- 25 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 4.7 (9)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Natalia P.
NativePreply · Latvia
Master of Education in Primary Secondary Education with 36 years of experience.
- Native
- 40 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Oleksii I.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian teacher
- Native
- 7 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Ekaterina S.
NativePreply · Russia
Speak Russian from Day 1 — Even if You’re a Beginner!😎👍🏻
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Mariia A.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified tutor with higher philological education
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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Valeriia P.
NativePreply · Russia
Tutor
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Ioannis M.
NativePreply · Cyprus
University Lecturer in Russian Philology
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Greek +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Margarita V.
NativePreply · Russia
Improve your Russian language with the native speaker and certified teacher
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Tatiana L.
NativePreply · Russia
The purest and correct Russian language.
- Native
- 12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Czech +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Yuliia M.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Experienced tutor of Russian language | Structured Russian for English speaking beginners from a native speaker
- Native
- 2 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Erkeaiym D.
NativePreply · Kyrgyzstan
Learn Russian with a Native Speaker for Beginners and Beyond :)
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Anna T.
NativePreply · Latvia
Certified tutor with 4 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Lithuanian +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Maxim S.
NativePreply · Russia
Tutor and native speaker with education in Philology and Cultural Studies
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +4
- ★ 4.3 (6)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Taisiia P.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian Language Without Fear: From First Steps to Confident Speech
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Ekaterina M.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for Beginners: Speak Calmly and Confidently
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Darya B.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Russian for Beginners | Clear Lessons and Speaking Practice
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Yelyzaveta K.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Speak Russian from the very first lesson! Certified tutor with 5 years of experience. Expert for beginners and business. Native speaker and polyglot (C2 Polish…
- Native
- 5 yrs · 100+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- ua +4
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Katsiaryna S.
NativePreply · Belarus
✅Quality Russain lessons 🌱Ideal for beginners (fluent English and French) 🧭Personal approach 🌍Business ✈️Travel 🏆Progress
- Native
- 12 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$47/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Darya K.
NativePreply · Belarus
Patient Native Russian Tutor | Structured Russian for Beginners 📚
- Native
- 5 yrs · 50+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
David A.
NativePreply · Armenia
Grammar geek. Language enthusiast. Pronunciation doctor. Teaching Russian since 2016.
- Native
- 8 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Armenian +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Daria B.
NativePreply · Russia
LGBT+ friendly Russian lessons based on your favourite movies, books and games from a professional teacher
- Native
- 1 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Stanislav S.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for Japanese and English speakers
- Native
- 3 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Japanese +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.75
Anastasiia B.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for all with a native speaker!
- Native
- 6 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- ua +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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Russian tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,259 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 | 2,259 | $20 | $16–$25 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 921 | $23 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 301 | $16 | $12–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 244 | $20 | $16–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 74 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 52 | $30 | $25–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $16 | $13–$20 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Verbling | 30 | $26 | $20–$31 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 26 | $60 | $43–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $40–$85 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 4 | $30 | $26–$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, 3970 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 1640 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2330 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $25, 2257 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 921 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 301 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 74 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 52 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $43 and $78, 26 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $85, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 4 tutors
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia834 / 3,972
- Ukraine227 / 3,972
- Kazakhstan99 / 3,972
- Belarus86 / 3,972
Azerbaijan49 / 3,972
Moldova29 / 3,972
Uzbekistan24 / 3,972- Kyrgyzstan23 / 3,972
Popular Russian lesson types
Russian tutors: FAQ
Among 746 Russian tutors for beginners, the median price is $22 per hour; the middle half charge between $16 and $29.
We list 746 Russian tutors for beginners on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, Classgap, and AmazingTalker. Use the filters above to compare prices, trial lessons and reviews, then book on the platform you prefer.
Across 3,970 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 $0. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, 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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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 September 29, 2026
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