Aleksandra
Nativeitalki · Russia
Ваш проводник в мир современного русского языка и культуры 👋
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
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Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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3,901 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 986 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
$8.00–$13
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
986
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
126 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
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
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Alina
Nativeitalki · Kyrgyzstan
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Yuliya
Nativeitalki · Greece
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Ukrainian +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Dr. Max
Nativeitalki · Russia
Not your language nanny. Russian (A2+) for self-motivated, curious minds who bring their own ideas.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Russian for Beginners (A1–A2) · Easy Grammar · Start Speaking from Lesson 1
- Native
- New tutor
- Professional teacher
- Ukrainian +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
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Алёна
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- Italian
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$15/h
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Yuri
Nativeitalki · Russia
Your friendly guide to speaking Hebrew with confidence
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Tatsiana
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Сертифицированный преподаватель русского языка для иностранцев с 5-летним опытом преподавания.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Aleksandr
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
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Tania
Nativeitalki · France
Qualified Russian teacher with the linguistic diploma, over 4 years of professional experience.
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- French +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
Zhanna
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +3
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Natalia
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Langue Russe pour les francophones – Cours personnalisés avec plus de 10 ans d'expérience !
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
$13/h
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Kamilla
Nativeitalki · Russia
Versatile English tutor with 10+ years of teaching experience.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Dmitrii
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Irina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian language tutor to make you fall in love with the Russian language
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Nikolay
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Nik
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Oksana
Nativeitalki · Russia
Community teacher of Russian with 10+ years of experience in teaching English (CELTA certification)
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
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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 | 244 | $15 | $12–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 74 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 38 | $31 | $25–$43 | 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, 3899 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $30, 1413 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2486 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
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 244 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 74 tutors
Apprentus
$31Middle 50% between $25 and $43, 38 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
- Russia799 / 3,901
- Ukraine221 / 3,901
Kazakhstan95 / 3,901- Belarus83 / 3,901
Azerbaijan49 / 3,901
Moldova28 / 3,901
Uzbekistan24 / 3,901- Kyrgyzstan23 / 3,901
Popular Russian lesson types
Russian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (986 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 3,899 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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