Leyla H.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Learn Russian through real conversations — check out my profile 🙂
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
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- Azerbaijani +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
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- Speaks your language
$12/h
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3,772 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $16 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 956 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $21 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$8.00–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
956
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
594 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Hristina
Classgap · Bulgaria
Master English & Spanish with Engaging Lessons – Build the Confidence You Need!
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
Tatiana
Suasaulasparticulares
Professora particular de russo com 4 anos de experiência
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- ★ 5.0 (5)
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$9.61/h
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Mahmoud S.
Preply · Palestinian Territories
I teach the language in a friendly and engaging one-on-one format. I use small homework assignments, regular assessments, weekly reviews, vocabulary, grammar,…
- Advanced (C1)
- 4 yrs · 50+ lessons
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- Arabic +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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- Speaks your language
$14/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
Ruslana
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de Ruso online para diferentes edades y niveles
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- ★ 5.0 (5)
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$6.83/h
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Gunay A.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Easy and Understandable Russian with Explanations in Turkish
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 yrs · 28 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Azerbaijani +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Laura
Tusclasesparticulares
Doy clases particulares de ruso-español y viceversa
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- ★ 5.0 (5)
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$14/h
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Yevheniia M.
Preply · Ukraine
I am a certified Russian language teacher.
- Fluent (C2)
- 2 yrs · 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +3
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Professoressa
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua russa poliglotta laureata con lode in lettere russe dà corsi lezioni ripetizioni professionali via whatsapp teams di lingua russa per italiani e non
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- ★ 5.0 (4)
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$14/h
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Calala A.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Learning Russian through Conversational Practice
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
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- Azerbaijani +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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$7.20/h
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Ms. Ann
Tusclasesparticulares
Clases online con seguimiento directo para ajuste de posturas y práctica de meditación. Conversaciones en Ruso y Ruso básico
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- ★ 5.0 (4)
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$14/h
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Ali M.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Experienced Russian Language Teacher with a Personalized Approach for Every Student
- Fluent (C2)
- 100+ lessons
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- Azerbaijani +2
- ★ 5.0 (3)
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- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Oksana
Tusclasesparticulares
Intercambio ruso por inglés, clases online
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- ★ 5.0 (4)
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Danil S.
Preply · Ireland
Russian Language Teacher with 4 Years of Experience/ Learn Russian Fast, Practical and without Stress!
- Fluent (C2)
- 4 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 3.7 (3)
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- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
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Elina
Tusclases
Native Russian Tutor | English, French Speaking
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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$1.41/h
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Tamara H.
Preply · Armenia
Learn Russian Stress-Free: Speak Confidently and Enjoyably
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 yrs · 40 lessons
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- Armenian +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Elizaveta
Voscours
Cours de russe pour tous les niveaux, en présentiel ou en ligne
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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$11/h
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Haydar A.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Speak Russian from the very first lesson! Practice, results, and comfort.
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
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- Azerbaijani +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
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Oksana
Tusclasesparticulares
privat and group online Russian classes from native, A1 - C1
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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Adolat A.
Preply · Tajikistan
Russian for Life, Work, and Confident Communication from the First Lesson
- Fluent (C2)
- 13 yrs · 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Persian +3
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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- Speaks your language
$16/h
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Larysa
Tusclasesparticulares
Licenciada de lengua y literatura rusa con 15 años de experiencia en la escuela secundaria
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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$14/h
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Anzhela A.
Preply · Armenia
A teacher with over 30 years of experience. Fall in love with the Russian language from the very first class! Check out my profile to find out how!
- Fluent (C2)
- 30 yrs · 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Armenian
- ★ 5.0 (1)
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$12/h
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Svitlana
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy hablante nativa de ruso y ofrezco clases de ruso para hispanohablantes, desde nivel inicial.Clases personalizados
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- ★ 5.0 (3)
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$15/h
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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 |
| Classgap | 244 | $20 | $16–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| italki | 128 | $16 | $12–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 72 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 |
| Apprentus | 27 | $32 | $25–$47 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 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 $16 and $27, 3770 tutors
Native speakers
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 1295 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2475 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
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 128 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $25 and $47, 27 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
Russia723 / 3,772- Ukraine206 / 3,772
Kazakhstan93 / 3,772
Belarus77 / 3,772- Azerbaijan48 / 3,772
Moldova24 / 3,772
Uzbekistan22 / 3,772
Kyrgyzstan22 / 3,772
Popular Russian lesson types
Russian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (956 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 3,770 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, Classgap, italki, 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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