Maria
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Start with fairy tales — finish with fluency!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
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
1,882 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Victoria S.
NativePreply · Russia
🚀 Russian for All Levels: From Beginners to Advanced! Speak Freely from the First Lesson!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.50
Dilora
Native (likely)Voscours
Cours de langue Russe, devoirs en langue russe
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- French
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Beginners
Margarita
Nativeitalki · Russia
Помогаю заговорить по-русски легко, приятно и с улыбкой. Уроки для уровней A1-C2
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Elizabeth G.
Native (likely)Preply · Ukraine
Experienced tutor. Private lessons with guaranteed results!
- Native (likely)
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Svetlana
NativeLetuelezioni
Madrelingua russa(Mosca), offro lezioni e ripetizioni della lingua russa con metodica infallibile svizzera
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Gianna A.
NativePreply · Belarus
Certified tutor of Russian with 5 years of teaching experience
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Greek +3
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$26/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $11
Sonia
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Lingua Russa - lezioni per tutti i livelli
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Inessa G.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian tutor. Native speaker with teacher experience.
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Azerbaijani +3
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Milena
NativeLetuelezioni
Sono un'insegnante di russo con 5 anni di esperienza. Sono madrelingua e insegno online.
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Katia
Nativeitalki · Belarus
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Belarusian +5
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Katsiaryna D.
NativePreply · Belarus
Funny, friendly, and effective Russian lessons — learn with confidence!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.50
Anastasia
Native (likely)FindTutors
I am a fluent in English,Ukrainian, Russian. Can help with becoming more confident in grammar, spelling, speaking.
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Ukrainian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$40/h
Book on FindTutors(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Adrian
Nativeitalki · Moldova
Experienced Tutor with more than 5 years online teaching experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Romanian +5
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Moldova) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Ksju P.
NativePreply · Bulgaria
Certified tutor with 5 years of experience
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Bulgarian +4
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.50
Yulia
NativeTusclasesparticulares
Skilled Russian Tutor for Work, Culture & Hobbies
- Native
- 4 years teaching
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Beginners
Natalia
Nativeitalki · Russia
RUSSIAN FOR REAL LIFE WITH CERTIFIED RUSSIAN TEACHER & PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$35/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Zlata K.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified Russian Language Teacher - I'll help you speak Russian from scratch :)
- Native
- 3 yrs · 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Victoriq
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de ruso con experiencia" o "Clases particulares de ruso a domicilio o en línea
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
Natalia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified teacher with over 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 98% 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
Laura A.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Your fun russian tutor
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
David
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Ruso con Profesor Nativo – Desde Cero
- Native (likely)
- New tutor
- None listed
- Spanish
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$19/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
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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
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 13, 2026
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