Aklima N.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for Life and Work with an Experienced Native Speaker Teacher
- Native
- 10 lessons
- Not listed
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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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
207 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Haydar A.
Preply · Azerbaijan
Speak Russian from the very first lesson! Practice, results, and comfort.
- Fluent (C2)
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- Azerbaijani +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Madinabonu F.
NativePreply · Uzbekistan
Russian Language Teacher for Foreigners and Intermediate Learners. I'll Help You Speak from Scratch! I Speak English at a B2 Level for Comfortable Communicatio…
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Anzhela A.
Preply · Armenia
A teacher with over 30 years of experience. Fall in love with the Russian language from the very first class! Check out my profile to find out how!
- Fluent (C2)
- 30 yrs · 17 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Armenian
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
$12/h
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Mahri S.
NativePreply · Turkmenistan
Native Russian Speaker, for Beginners and Advanced Learners.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Turkish +2
- ★ 1.0 (1)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Alena K.
NativePreply · Belarus
Russian is easy! I explain in English or Polish. Check out my profile, and let's start learning together!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Rano K.
NativePreply · Uzbekistan
Russian for Life and Travel | Conversational Practice and Real Situations
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Uzbek +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
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Svitlana A.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Conversational Russian for Life - Speak Freely and Confidently!
- Native
- 1 yrs · 24 lessons
- Not listed
- ua +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Viktoriia A.
NativePreply · Turkmenistan
From 'I don't understand' to fluent Russian!
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Mariia S.
NativePreply · Russia
Conversational Russian | Modern language and real-life practice without textbooks
- Native
- 11 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.00
Kulsum Y.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
I help my students not only learn Russian, but also feel confident when speaking it. Your language teacher + psychologist 🌸
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Yevheniia T.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Native Russian Speaker with a Background in Psychology and Psychotherapy
- Native
- 23 lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Diana H.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Young Russian teacher with experience ready to help you out!
- Native
- 2 yrs · 10 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
$14/h
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Evgenii M.
NativePreply · Russia
Conversational Russian for Adults | Speak Naturally and Confidently
- Native
- 4 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$7.20/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.00
Tania S.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian with a Native Speaker | Personalized Lessons for All Levels | Conversation Practice, Grammar & Reading + Simple Explanations in Spanish and English 📚
- Native
- 9 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$9.60/h
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Solomon A.
Preply · Nigeria
Speak Russian from the very first lesson! 🚀 23 years of language practice. From zero (A1) to confident conversation (B1) without cramming. Especially for forei…
- Advanced (C1)
- 16 years teaching
- Professional teacher
- English +5
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$13/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.37
Ekaterina L.
NativePreply · Russia
Learn Russian with a Clear System | Explanations in English or Turkish 🇬🇧🇹🇷
- Native
- 3 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Liliya P.
NativePreply · Belarus
Experienced teacher who will lead you to success
- Native
- 3 yrs · 26 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Diana A.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Russian Language Teacher for Beginners and Advanced Learners ⋆✴︎˚｡
- Native
- 13 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Alexey T.
NativePreply · Russia
From Dostoevsky to Russian Swearing — Let's Learn Real Russian
- Native
- 7 lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Altair A.
NativePreply · Kazakhstan
Learn Russian with Joy and Interest
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$4.80/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $2.00
Tenil N.
NativePreply · Azerbaijan
Learn to Speak Russian Freely, No Matter Your Level
- Native
- 2 lessons
- Not listed
- Azerbaijani +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$11/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.50
Anna M.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian Language for Italian Students: Conversational Skills and Grammar.
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- Italian +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Artur K.
NativePreply · Russia
Live Russian with a certified teacher
- Native
- 1 yrs · 7 lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
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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 $14 and $30, 1481 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2489 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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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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