Ivan
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Whoever has a tongue — will speak!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$5.00/h
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3,753 tutors · 11 platforms
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
60 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Asya
Nativeitalki · Kyrgyzstan
Feeling nervous? I know how to help you! I've been there, and so have my students
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Kyrgyz +4
- ★ 5.0 (54)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$9.33/h
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Nadi
Nativeitalki · Russia
Почувствуй в своем преподавателе друга, который будет поддерживать и мотивировать
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (51)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.00/h
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Katrin
Nativeitalki · Russia
Русский язык с журналистом: говорим, думаем, чувствуем по-русски!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (48)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Artyom
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
A teacher with whom you won't get bored
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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Anastasiia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Professional teacher of Russian and English.
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (35)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Anastasiа
Nativeitalki · Russia
Русский без стресса! Общаемся, смеёмся и растём вместе🤗
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (33)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$7.33/h
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Angelina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified native Russian tutor with more than 3 years of experience
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- French +3
- ★ 5.0 (32)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$15/h
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Anastasiya
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Native Russian Tutor | Grammar through Speaking A1 - C1
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Evgeniya
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (20)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Nata
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Native Russian Tutor 💬 Conversational Russian for Complete Beginners 🎮 Game-Based Lessons
- Native
- 29 lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
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Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian in easy, friendly conversations 🕊️
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$8.00/h
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Jenny
Nativeitalki · Russia
Highly qualified and experienced language teacher for both adults and kids
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (15)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
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Olya
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian Tutor For Curious Minds & Culture Lovers
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (13)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Tatiana
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Russian language teacher from Moscow
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Iuliia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Russian for Foreigners | Speaking, Grammar & Real-Life Communication
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
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Maxim
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$6.99/h
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Sevastian
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 90% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Lex
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Experienced Russian and English teacher
- Native
- 47 lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 92% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Mikhail
Nativeitalki · Russia
Friendly and Calm Russian Language Community Tutor // Дружелюбный и спокойный тьютор русского языка
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches B1–C2
- Speaks your language
$12/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Creative and patient teacher that will gladly help you with Russian or English
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$15/h
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Xenia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Learn Russian and English with Confidence | Practical Lessons for Everyday Life
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$14/h
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Irina
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Aigerim
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Native speaker offering engaging and personalized lessons to help you speak confidently, understand
- Native
- 50+ lessons
- Not listed
- Kazakh +1
- ★ 5.0 (8)
- Replies to 88% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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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 | 109 | $15 | $12–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| AmazingTalker | 72 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 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 |
| Apprentus | 27 | $32 | $25–$47 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 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 $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
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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia710 / 3,753
Ukraine204 / 3,753- Kazakhstan92 / 3,753
- Belarus76 / 3,753
Azerbaijan48 / 3,753
Moldova24 / 3,753- Kyrgyzstan22 / 3,753
Uzbekistan22 / 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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Updated September 28, 2026
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