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Cheap Russian tutors under $16 an hour

The most affordable quarter of Russian tutors charge $16 per hour or less: 951 tutors across 11 platforms. For comparison, the overall median is $20. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $21 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$12/h
Median / hour
$8.00–$14
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
951
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

17 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Elena.O

Elena.O

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

講師が英語で言った数字を日本語で答えてもらう練習をします。 日本語から英語も可。

Native
5,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Japanese +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$6.37/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Valeriya T.

Valeriya T.

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

During this consultation I can check your level and help you decide on a course for further lessons according to your goals

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$9.56/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lina D

Lina D

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

Study speaking, reading, listening, vocabulary and writing in this complete lesson

Native
1,000+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$14/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Julia Ru

Julia Ru

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

Soviet / Russian animation

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$7.65/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lilia B

Lilia B

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

Communicate Confidently at Work

Native
6 lessons
Not listed
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
$14/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Mahri

Mahri

TurkmenistanNative

Cafetalk · Turkmenistan

Learn practical Persian through conversation, grammar, reading and everyday communication.

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Turkish +2
No reviews yet
Usually within an hour
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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Yanachka

Yanachka

UkraineNative

Cafetalk · Ukraine

Don't afraid to become proficient ukrainian speaker- you have excellent teacher!

Native
200+ lessons
Not listed
Ukrainian +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
$10/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Guzel

Guzel

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

Если у Вас средний уровень языка и выше, и Вам нужен русский язык для работы или учебы. For individuals with at least a minimum intermediate level of language…

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
$10/h
Trial $6.37
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Rus. Teacher Sam

Rus. Teacher Sam

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

ロシア - ウクライナ。フリートーク

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$8.92/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Lara O.

Lara O.

SwitzerlandNative

Cafetalk · Switzerland

Quick Free Talk Practice

Native
50+ lessons
Not listed
English +3
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
$13/h
Trial $1.27
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Sasha S.

Sasha S.

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

...and History, Literature & Art to discover together!

Native
23 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Business
$3.82/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
ARTEM

ARTEM

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

「Ты（トゥイ）」は友達に、「Вы（ヴィ）」は相手を尊重する言葉です。

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Regina Leonova

Regina Leonova

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

Speak More Naturally

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a few hours
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
$13/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Rasto

Rasto

Slovakia

Cafetalk · Slovakia

Improve your Russian speaking skills through practical, fun conversation topics.

Fluent (C2)
1 lessons
Not listed
Czech +4
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
MariiaKe

MariiaKe

RussiaNative

Cafetalk · Russia

A cozy, judgment-free space to talk in English and create simple sketches together.

Native
2 lessons
Not listed
English +1
No reviews yet
Usually within a day
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$10/h
Trial $3.19
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
Karina Russian Tutor

Karina Russian Tutor

UkraineNative

Cafetalk · Ukraine

Looking for fun, practical, and engaging English lessons

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Ukrainian +2
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$14/h
Trial $9.56
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)
IrynaTeacher

IrynaTeacher

UkraineNative

Cafetalk · Ukraine

15 phrases. One lesson. Start speaking Russian today!

Native
1 lessons
Not listed
Ukrainian +3
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
$13/h
Free trial lesson
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)

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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.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
Tusclases / FindTutors2,259$20$16–$255.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply921$23$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap244$20$16–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki109$15$12–$205.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker72$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cafetalk36$16$13–$20—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Verbling30$26$20–$315.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus27$32$25–$474.9★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt26$60$43–$785.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$60$40–$855.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk4$30$26–$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 $16 and $27, 3751 tutors
Native speakers
$21Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 1278 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2473 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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, 109 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Apprentus
$32Middle 50% between $25 and $47, 27 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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia710 / 3,753
  • UkraineUkraine204 / 3,753
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan92 / 3,753
  • BelarusBelarus76 / 3,753
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan48 / 3,753
  • MoldovaMoldova24 / 3,753
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan22 / 3,753
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan22 / 3,753

Popular Russian lesson types

Russian tutors: FAQ

The cheapest quarter of Russian tutors in our directory charge $16 per hour or less (951 tutors). Community tutors and non-native speakers are usually the most affordable, and many offer discounted trial lessons.

Across 3,751 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 28, 2026

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