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Online Russian tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,809 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.00. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,809
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

3,230 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Natalia

Natalia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

A caring and professional Russian teacher with 10 years of experience! Speak Russian now!

Native
10 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Katrina K.

Katrina K.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

I will help you overcome the language barrier and start speaking Russian fluently.

Native
3 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Oksana

Oksana

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Lingüista y profesora nativa de ruso | +8 años de experiencia

Native (likely)
8 years teaching
None listed
Spanish
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

Tayisiya

Tayisiya

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
6 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Tatiana L.

Tatiana L.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

The purest and correct Russian language.

Native
12 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Czech +1
★ 5.0 (6)
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Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Marina

Marina

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de ruso con nativa para personas de habla hispana

Native
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

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Anastasia

Anastasia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

TESOL Canada Certified | 15+ years of experience | Improve your Communication Skills with me Today!

Native
9 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Ukrainian +6
★ 5.0 (25)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Yuliia M.

Yuliia M.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Experienced tutor of Russian language | Structured Russian for English speaking beginners from a native speaker

Native
2 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +3
★ 5.0 (6)
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Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

Yulia

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases de ruso para extranjeros. Profesora nativa. Diplomada

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
Vjaĉeslav

Vjaĉeslav

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

More than 10 years of teaching and learning experience

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Esperanto +6
★ 4.8 (28)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Svetlana L.

Svetlana L.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Language Learning for Kids and Adults.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
ua +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

Angelina

Native

Tusclasesparticulares

¡Ruso Nativo con Lingüista Certificada de Moscú: Clases Divertidas y Personalizadas para Hispanohablantes – ¡Empieza Ya!

Native
New tutor
TEFL/TESOL certificate
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

Liudmila

Liudmila

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Qualified teacher of English, Belarusian, Russian. 20 years' experience and a degree in linguistics.

Native
20 yrs · 200+ lessons
Teaching degree
Belarusian +2
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Diana S.

Diana S.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

Let's Learn Russian Together

Native
1 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Irina

Irina

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Profesora nativa de ruso

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Алена

Алена

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anastasia L.

Anastasia L.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Learn Russian with a Professional Translator 🌍 Fluent English | Classes in EN / DE / ES

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
German +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Eva

Eva

Native (likely)

Voscours

Professeur natif de russe et ukrainien

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
Ukrainian +1
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Degree in linguistics. Over 10 years of teaching experience. Speak Russian, English and Japanese

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Anna M.

Anna M.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Experienced Tutor with Years of Practice

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
None listed
Czech +2
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Aleksei

Aleksei

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours de russe sur mesure à votre rythme en présentiel et via Skype

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

Sasha

Sasha

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian Tutor | 1000+ Lessons | Friendly & Goal-Oriented | Traveller 🌍

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (24)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Margarita S.

Margarita S.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

I know it can be tough to start speaking. That's why my lessons are a safe space where you can make mistakes, laugh, and learn from real-life examples.

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Inna

Inna

Native (likely)

Voscours

Russe pour débutants ou pour perfectionner

Native (likely)
New tutor
None listed
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners

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Russian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($6.60), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,311 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 / FindTutors2,311$20$16–$255.0★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
AmazingTalker111$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk41$18$13–$21—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$60$44–$845.0★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 $14 and $27, 4807 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3230 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1577 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, 2309 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, 111 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $41, 65 tutors
Cafetalk
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $21, 41 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 31 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $44 and $84, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $23 and $33, 5 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,353 / 4,809
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,809
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,809
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,809
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,809
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,809
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,809
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 4,809

Russian tutors: FAQ

Across 4,807 Russian tutors with a listed price, the median is $20 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $36 per hour.

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price for Russian tutors in our data: $6.60 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.

Not really: native Russian speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 3,230 native speakers.

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 track 4,809 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Apprentus. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,311 tutors.

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 13, 2026

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