Alina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Со мной вы заговорите по-русски — уверенно, правильно и с удовольствием.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Italian +2
- ★ 5.0 (5)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
Page language: English
4,081 tutors · 11 platforms
Cheap Russian tutors under $15 an hour
The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $15 per hour or less: 1,051 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
1,051
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
197 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Михаил
Nativeitalki · Russia
don’t just teach Russian — I help you live it. Learn to speak naturally, with confidence and curios
- Native
- 31 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 4.8 (5)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Aliona
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Fun CONVERSATIONAL classes with experienced Russian and German tutor! 📚🖊️
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Aijan
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Certified Native Russian Teacher – Guiding Students for Over 10 Years
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Cloud
Nativeitalki · United States
Let's get rid of the language barrier together
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +6
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Kerim
Nativeitalki · Turkmenistan
🗣️ From Beginner to Confident Russian Speaker
- Native
- 19 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 95% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
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Dina
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Polish, Ukrainian & Russian Teacher | Practical Lessons for Everyday Life
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +4
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Irina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian for adults - from zero to confident speaking with clear, structured lessons
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Инга
Nativeitalki · Moldova
Your attentive and calm teacher
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (3)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Liubov
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Russian Language Teacher from Moscow: Learn with Confidence & Joy! Unlock your potential!
- Native
- 5 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Anita
Nativeitalki · Latvia
Friendly Russian & Latvian Conversation Practice
- Native
- 41 lessons
- Not listed
- Latvian +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$13/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Alexander
Nativeitalki · Russia
Language learning enthusiast teaching Russian in a way that makes you love the learning process
- Native
- 32 lessons
- Not listed
- German +6
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Evgeny
Nativeitalki · Russia
Hi! I’m actor and Russian language teacher🫶🏼
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Vladimir
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 9 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ekaterina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Поддерживающий и вдохновляющий носитель с большим опытом работы с текстом
- Native
- 4 lessons
- Not listed
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.33/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Lyudmila
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified TEFL teacher
- Native
- 28 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (2)
- Replies to 97% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Aleksandr
Nativeitalki · Russia
Patient Russian tutor: from zero to confident conversation
- Native
- 7 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$6.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ogunwole
italki · Nigeria
Whatever your level, I'll help you get there, backed with 13+ years of Russian teaching experience
- Fluent (C2)
- 3 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$7.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ainura
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Certified teacher with over 8 years of experience
- Native
- 8 lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
L
Nativeitalki · Russia
Effective lessons for busy learners
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Julia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Patient & Friendly Native Speaker 💬Relaxed Conversations ☕Let's Chat!
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- English
- 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 $5.00
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
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
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
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
Book on italki(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 (2,264 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 | 392 | $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 | 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, 4079 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $29, 1734 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $26, 2345 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 $20, 392 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
- Russia904 / 4,081
- Ukraine234 / 4,081
- Kazakhstan100 / 4,081
- Belarus93 / 4,081
Azerbaijan51 / 4,081- Moldova31 / 4,081
Uzbekistan24 / 4,081
Kyrgyzstan24 / 4,081
Popular Russian lesson types
Russian tutors: FAQ
The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $15 per hour or less (1,051 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.
Across 4,079 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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