Natalia Z.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Conversational Practice with a Native Russian Speaker
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- German
- No reviews yet
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$14/h
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4,162 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,083 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
$9.06–$13
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
1,083
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
1,083 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Aleksandr
Nachhilfeunterricht
Native Russian Online tutor for all ages. I'll teach you to speak basic Russian with confidence and be understood.
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- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Native Russian speaker & English tutor (4+ yrs) — interactive lessons, natural conversation
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Ekaterina A.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Russian Language Tutor with 7 Years of Experience.
- Native
- 38 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Maxim
Tusclasesparticulares
Soy profesor de ruso en Valencia. Soy hablante nativo de ruso. Estaré encantado de ayudar a los nuevos estudiantes
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- New tutor
- Not listed
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- No reviews yet
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$14/h
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Alina
Nativeitalki · Kyrgyzstan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Valentyna M.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Conversational Practice in Russian with a Native Speaker
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- ua
- No reviews yet
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$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Daria
Tusclasesparticulares
Profesora de alemán y ruso con nivel nativo y amplia experiencia en dar clases particulares online.
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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Tural A.
NativePreply · Russia
Speak Russian with confidence — live lessons with a native speaker.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
lina
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
🇺🇦 Ukrainian Through Real Conversations & Culture
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lana
Voscours
Professeur native donne cours de Russe on-line
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- New tutor
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- No reviews yet
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$6.81/h
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Olga R.
NativePreply · Russia
Speak Russian with Confidence — Let's Chat!
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Шери
Nativeitalki · Georgia
Диплом об окончании университета по специальности "Русский язык и литература"
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Alexandra
Voscours
Cours de russe par professeur native et diplômée
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$6.81/h
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Liazat B.
NativePreply · Kyrgyzstan
Russian for Kids and Beginners
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Turkish +1
- No reviews yet
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- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Елена
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Филолог и преподаватель русского языка. Помогаю изучать русский язык легко и с интересом.
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Adelina
Letuelezioni
Lezioni di russo con insegnante madrelingua
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- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$15/h
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Bella D.
NativePreply · Russia
Your journey to real Russian starts here
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Valeriia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Преподаю живой русский, который используют носители ежедневно!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Elena
Letuelezioni
Madrelingua russa con 10 anni di esperienza come insegnante. Ogni livello. Saró felice di aiutarti a capire non solo la lingua, ma anche la cultura. O preparar…
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$15/h
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Daniil S.
NativePreply · Russia
Speak russian from Day 1 / Clear explanations + real conversation!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Alexander
Nativeitalki · Russia
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- Native
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Federica
Letuelezioni
Laureanda in Mediazione Linguistica e Comunicazione Interculturale offre ripetizioni individuali di russo, spagnolo e italiano
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
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$11/h
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Aruzhan B.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Native Russian Speaker - I'll Teach You to Speak Easily and Without Barriers
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Russian tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,264 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 | 2,264 | $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 | 473 | $16 | $12–$22 | 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 | 80 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $30 | $25–$41 | 4.7★ | 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 |
| Wyzant | 29 | $60 | $40–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 27 | $60 | $44–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 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 $26, 4160 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $29, 1812 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2348 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $25, 2262 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 921 tutors
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 473 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 80 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 54 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $44 and $78, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 4 tutors
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia957 / 4,162
- Ukraine246 / 4,162
- Kazakhstan104 / 4,162
Belarus96 / 4,162
Azerbaijan52 / 4,162
Moldova31 / 4,162- Kyrgyzstan24 / 4,162
Uzbekistan24 / 4,162
Popular Russian lesson types
Russian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,083 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,160 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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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 30, 2026
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