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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.

Diana

Diana

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +4
★ 4.9 (22)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Evgeniya

Evgeniya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aynur

Aynur

AzerbaijanNative

italki · Azerbaijan

3 years teaching on iTalki

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Azerbaijani +4
★ 5.0 (20)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Елена

Елена

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Преподаватель с пятилетним стажем.

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Alex

Alex

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian Tutor from Moscow 🇷🇺 | Start speaking Russian fluently 🗣️✨💬🚀🌟

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Nikita

Nikita

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
20 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (15)
Replies to 87% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

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Diana

Diana

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native Russian speaker

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ксения

Ксения

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I’m Ksenia, a language enthusiast and your friendly Russian language guide!

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Evgenia

Evgenia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Passionate Russian Language Teacher | Engaging Lessons for All Levels

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (11)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ksenia

Ksenia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian Native Speaker from the North of Russia with clear pronunciation. I'm here to help you!

Native
44 lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Darina

Darina

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

’m a Russian language teacher from . I studied journalism and have experience working in TV and radi

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (10)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lex

Lex

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Experienced Russian and English teacher

Native
9 yrs · 47 lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 92% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vera

Vera

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Easy Tutor

Native
47 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I find joy in making Russian accessible and enjoyable for every learner I meet

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (9)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Xenia

Xenia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Learn Russian and English with Confidence | Practical Lessons for Everyday Life

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (8)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Dinara

Dinara

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Native
9 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +5
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Kazakhstan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Mikhail

Mikhail

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
100+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (7)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Valentina

Valentina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
19 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Snezhana

Snezhana

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Yuliia

Yuliia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

🌟 Trilingual, friendly tutor ready to ease your speaking struggles and spark deep conversations!

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Evgeny

Evgeny

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Hi! I’m actor and Russian language teacher🫶🏼

Native
2 yrs · 41 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aliona

Aliona

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Fun CONVERSATIONAL classes with experienced Russian and German tutor! 📚🖊️

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
German +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina

Irina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian for Adults. Structured courses & 17 years' experience.

Native
17 yrs · 50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Alina

Alina

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Replies to 96% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,310$20$16–$265.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
italki1,013$17$12–$245.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Preply921$23$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap254$19$15–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
AmazingTalker110$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk40$17$13–$22—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Wyzant31$60$40–$805.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Verbling30$26$20–$315.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Tutor Hunt27$61$45–$855.0★No trial lessons60 min
LanguaTalk5$28$23–$335.0★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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,352 / 4,806
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,806
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,806
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,806
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,806
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,806
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,806
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 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

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 November 12, 2026

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