Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/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
225 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Alexandra
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Hello, I can help you to learn Russian. Are you ready? Let’s go!
- Native
- 32 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Slovak +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Maria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Преподаватель-носитель русского языка
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Igor
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Преподаватель русского языка / Russian language teacher
- Native
- New tutor
- None listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$8.67/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Victoria
Nativeitalki · Uzbekistan
Russian for Travel and Communication! Русский для путешествий и общения!
- Native
- 8 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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David
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
- Native
- 2 lessons
- None listed
- Ukrainian +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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Erin
Nativeitalki · Russia
Make Russian Yours | Speak from Day One
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
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Valeria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Learn Russian Step by Step: Beginners to Advanced Speakers
- Native
- 3 yrs · 23 lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Fatima
Nativeitalki · Russia
Ex-journalist teaching Russian & English through real conversation
- Native
- 12 yrs · 2 lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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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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How we collect this data
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Updated November 12, 2026
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