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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

1,881 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Maryna

Maryna

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Experienced, flexible and student-oriented Russian language teacher

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aijan

Aijan

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Certified Native Russian Teacher – Guiding Students for Over 10 Years

Native
10 yrs · 8 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 92% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Igor

Igor

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Foreign languages teacher with 6 years of teaching experience.

Native
6 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina

Irina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian for Adults. Structured courses & 17 years' experience.

Native
17 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Natalia

Natalia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuliya

Yuliya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
2 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Alina

Alina

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kseniia

Kseniia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian: logical, understandable, learnable

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina

Irina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
5 yrs · 50+ lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daniela

Daniela

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Certified polyglot with teaching experience

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +5
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kseniia

Kseniia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Сertified Russian language tutor; 5 years of online teaching experience.

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tania

Tania

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

As a native speaker and person who learning languages I will do my best to be great tutor for you

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuri

Yuri

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

CELTA and DELTA qualified IELTS teacher, Former Cambridge Speaking examiner, Russian ТРКИ examiner

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
DELTA
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Galina

Galina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ruslan

Ruslan

IrelandNative

italki · Ireland

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +9
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 95% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Artem

Artem

RussiaNative

italki · 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
Polina

Polina

RussiaNative

italki · 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

Сати

KazakhstanNative

italki · 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
Kerim

Kerim

TurkmenistanNative

italki · 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
Svetlana

Svetlana

RussiaNative

italki · 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
Dina

Dina

UkraineNative

italki · 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
Inna

Inna

RussiaNative

italki · 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
Anastasia

Anastasia

RussiaNative

italki · 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
Инга

Инга

MoldovaNative

italki · 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

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,310$20$16–$265.0★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
AmazingTalker110$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk40$17$13–$22—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$61$45–$855.0★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 $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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,352 / 4,806
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,806
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,806
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,806
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,806
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,806
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,806
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 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

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 12, 2026

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