Leo
Nativeitalki · Lithuania
- Native
- 31 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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4,806 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,233 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$12/h
Median / hour
$9.00–$13
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
1,233
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
843 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Никита
Nativeitalki · Russia
A certified teacher who values understanding of language.
- Native
- 3 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Elena
Nativeitalki · Russia
Your new friend from Russia
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Valentina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 19 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 31 lessons
- None listed
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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Abu
Nativeitalki · Azerbaijan
Language Tutor for Non-Native Speakers | 10+ Years of Experience 📕📗📘 ( I teach men only 🙅♀️)
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Azerbaijani +5
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Snezhana
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
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Ольга
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Other certificate
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (6)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
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Yuliia
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
🌟 Trilingual, friendly tutor ready to ease your speaking struggles and spark deep conversations!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- Ukrainian +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Evgeny
Nativeitalki · Russia
Hi! I’m actor and Russian language teacher🫶🏼
- Native
- 2 yrs · 41 lessons
- Other certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Aiym
Nativeitalki · Czechia
Russian native speaker
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 76% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Sasha
Nativeitalki · Russia
Improve your English or Russian with me!
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Rina
Nativeitalki · Russia
☆ Russian for beginners & intermediate | 4 years of experience (4年经验)
- Native
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Chinese +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Алексей
Nativeitalki · Russia
PhD with teaching experience since 2012 | Кандидат наук с опытом преподавания с 2012 года
- Native
- 5 yrs · 22 lessons
- None listed
- Polish +3
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 13 lessons
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Михаил
Nativeitalki · Russia
don’t just teach Russian — I help you live it. Learn to speak naturally, with confidence and curios
- Native
- 32 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Aliona
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Fun CONVERSATIONAL classes with experienced Russian and German tutor! 📚🖊️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Aijan
Nativeitalki · 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
Irina
Nativeitalki · 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
$10/h
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Alina
Nativeitalki · Kyrgyzstan
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 96% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Tania
Nativeitalki · 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
Ruslan
Nativeitalki · Ireland
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +9
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Сати
Nativeitalki · 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
$11/h
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Kerim
Nativeitalki · 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
$9.00/h
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,310 | $20 | $16–$26 | 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 | 110 | $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 | 40 | $17 | $13–$22 | — | 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 | $61 | $45–$85 | 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 $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
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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia1,352 / 4,806
- Ukraine316 / 4,806
- Kazakhstan117 / 4,806
- Belarus114 / 4,806
- Azerbaijan56 / 4,806
Moldova39 / 4,806
Uzbekistan28 / 4,806- Kyrgyzstan27 / 4,806
Russian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,233 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
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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Updated November 12, 2026
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