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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.

Daria

Daria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Сertified TESOL (Arizina uni) and Russian as Foreigh (MGU uni) teacher with 5 years experience.

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maxim S.

Maxim S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Tutor and native speaker with education in Philology and Cultural Studies

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Spanish +4
★ 4.3 (6)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners

Liliia

FindTutors

Online Russian Lessons for Adults: Tailored Support to Boost Your Speaking and Vocabulary Skills!

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
Not listed
No reviews yet
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  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Speak Russian with confidence — fun and personalized lessons with a native teacher!

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Taisiia P.

Taisiia P.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian Language Without Fear: From First Steps to Confident Speech

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Minh

Minh

Native (likely)

FindTutors

Master Russian with a native speaker: engaging lessons for beginners to professionals!

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners

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CHRISTINA

CHRISTINA

GreeceNative

italki · Greece

Professional teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience- Exam preparation

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Greek +2
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ekaterina M.

Ekaterina M.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for Beginners: Speak Calmly and Confidently

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anastasiia

Anastasiia

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

🌟 Mejora tu ruso online: de A0 a C2, con un enfoque claro y divertido

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Юлия

Юлия

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Natural Approach Teacher

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Darya B.

Darya B.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

Russian for Beginners | Clear Lessons and Speaking Practice

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Noelia

Noelia

Tusclasesparticulares

Doy clase de ruso online para Estranjeros desde el zero

Not listed
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Aliza

Aliza

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Speak Russian with confidence | Beginner to advanced lessons

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Kyrgyz +3
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yelyzaveta K.

Yelyzaveta K.

UkraineNative

Preply · 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 +5
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Giordana

Giordana

Letuelezioni

Per chi vuole imparare da zero e/o acquisire un metodo per studiare in autonomia

Fluent (C2)
New tutor
None listed
Italian
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Asya

Asya

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Feeling nervous? I know how to help you! I've been there, and so have my students

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Kyrgyz +4
★ 5.0 (57)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maryia R.

Maryia R.

BelarusNative

Preply · Belarus

I'm a friendly tutor and willing to help!

Native
1 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Elvina

Elvina

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

¡Habla ruso desde la primera clase con mi método único y sin miedo! 🌟

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Bogdan

Bogdan

IsraelNative

italki · Israel

Plan for beginners: 1. א"ב 2. מי מה איפה מתי questions 3. לעשות, ללמוד verbs etc 4. שמות עצם nouns

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Hebrew +1
★ 4.8 (70)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kateryna A.

Kateryna A.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Speak Russian with Confidence: Safe Space, Real Practice, Clear Progress!

Native
18 lessons
Professional teacher
ua +3
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Kristina

Native

Nachhilfepro

Native Russian tutor for beginners, conversation and practical language learning

Native
New tutor
None listed
English
No reviews yet
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Azhar

Azhar

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Hyperpolyglot tutor fluent in 9 Languages, passionate teacher and learner

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +7
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Katsiaryna S.

Katsiaryna S.

BelarusNative

Preply · 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)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Sabina

Sabina

Native

FindTutors

Native Russian Speaker | Practical Russian for Everyday Conversations

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

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Russian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($6.60), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,311 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 / FindTutors2,311$20$16–$255.0★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
AmazingTalker111$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk41$18$13–$21—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$60$44–$845.0★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 $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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,353 / 4,809
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,809
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,809
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,809
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,809
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,809
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,809
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 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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