Tetiana
NativeClassgap · Ukraine
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
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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
746 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Yelnaz K.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Native Russian speaker with great enthusiasm for teaching
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Xenia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Learn Russian and English with Confidence | Practical Lessons for Everyday Life
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Jamila
AmazingTalker · Azerbaijan
Intermediate|Beginner|Children (6-11)
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Aleksandra
Nachhilfeunterricht
Russisch für Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene , von Grammatik bis zum Vokabular
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Giulia
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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Olga B.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Certified tutor with 15+ years of experience. Lessons are tailored to your needs. Fun, informative, effective. Student and result oriented. Hello and welcome.…
- Native
- 22 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +3
- ★ 5.0 (47)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Irina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Seva
Nachhilfeunterricht
Russian language tutor for beginners / speaking practice for experienced learners
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Irina P.
NativeClassgap · Russia
Teacher of Russian as a foreign language, right now I live in Chile.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Victoria
NativeAmazingTalker · Russia
🎓 CELTA | IELTS Prep 🌟
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Tamara S.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified tutor with 20 years of experience
- Native
- 25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 4.9 (51)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$28/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Aigerim
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Native speaker offering engaging and personalized lessons to help you speak confidently, understand
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Marina
Nachhilfeunterricht
Russisch für Anfänger & Fortgeschrittene
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
$17/h
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Sonia
Classgap · United Kingdom
Teaching English and Russian, and learning in a fun and hard-working environment.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Siarhei
NativeAmazingTalker · Belarus
Fundamental|Grammar|Beginner
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.24/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $1.10
Yulia M.
NativePreply · Russia
Professional native Russian language teacher as a foreign language with 10 years of experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $17
Nataliia
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Let's talk - friendly chats, easy learning) Українська та російська мова по фільмах і мультфільмах!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Janet
FindTutors
I provide lessons for a broad spectrum of individuals from beginners to goal-oriented students and professionals.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Cecilia
Classgap · Italy
- Intermediate (B1)
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- Italian +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Yana R.
NativePreply · United Kingdom
Certified Russian/English Teacher & Translator | Author of Russian Language Courses | Based in London
- Native
- 14 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (46)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$54/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $23
marinadag
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Teacher who is in love with her job
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Svetlana
FindTutors
I am a native Russian speaker (C2) and enjoy sharing my knowledge with students of all levels — from beginners to advanced.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Beginners
Olga
NativeClassgap · Russia
Russian teacher who will help you to speak the language and understand the culture
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
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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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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 September 29, 2026
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