Tatiana
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Russian language teacher from Moscow
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Page language: English
3,972 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,011 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$8.79–$13
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,011
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
148 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Diana
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native Russian speaker
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Ukrainian +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.67/h
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Mykyta
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Изучение русского еще никогда не было таким веселым и интересным
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +4
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 93% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Natalia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified teacher⚜️General⚜️Conversational⚜️Business
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
Iuliia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian for Foreigners | Speaking, Grammar & Real-Life Communication
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Maxim
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.99/h
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Ksenia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian Native Speaker from the North of Russia with clear pronunciation. I'm here to help you!
- Native
- 42 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Darina
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
’m a Russian language teacher from . I studied journalism and have experience working in TV and radi
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
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Ruslan
Nativeitalki · Russia
Врожденное знание русского на отлично
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (10)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Sevastian
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Lex
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Experienced Russian and English teacher
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Mikhail
Nativeitalki · Russia
Friendly and Calm Russian Language Community Tutor // Дружелюбный и спокойный тьютор русского языка
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Creative and patient teacher that will gladly help you with Russian or English
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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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
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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
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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
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Mikhail
Nativeitalki · Russia
Speak Russian with Confidence | 5,000+ Lessons Taught
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Aleksandra
Nativeitalki · Russia
Преподаватель русского языка со степенью магистра / Teacher of Russian with a Master’s degree
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Olga
Nativeitalki · Russia
I help adults speak Russian in an easy, playful way. Russian explained in English.
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$11/h
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Ainash
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Разговорная практика
- Native
- 39 lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- ★ 5.0 (7)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C1
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Anya
Nativeitalki · Russia
A native Russian speaker and English teacher who is passionate about languages
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Leo
Nativeitalki · Lithuania
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Никита
Nativeitalki · Russia
A certified teacher who values understanding of language.
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 94% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Elena
Nativeitalki · Russia
Your new friend from Russia
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/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 |
| 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
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,011 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
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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Updated September 29, 2026
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