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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

3,229 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Ася

Ася

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Преподаю русский язык интересно

Native
200+ lessons
Teaching degree
French +4
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Ekaterina M.

Ekaterina M.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for Beginners: Speak Calmly and Confidently

Native
50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kamilla

Kamilla

Native (likely)

Tusclasesparticulares

Clases personalizadas del RUSO de una hablante nativa!

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Victoria

Victoria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

NO WAR!

Native
500+ lessons
Language degree
English +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Olga S.

Olga S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Learn Russian with a TRIZ Teacher.

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
ua +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids

Ivan

Native (likely)

Voscours

Professeur de russe natif enseigne des cours individuels conviviaux pour tous niveaux

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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Maria

Maria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Darya B.

Darya B.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

Russian for Beginners | Clear Lessons and Speaking Practice

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Tatiana

Tatiana

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours particuliers de langue et culture russe

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Anna

Anna

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

C1 Advanced (CAE) certified teacher with over 35 years of teaching experience

Native
35 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Ukrainian +3
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yelyzaveta K.

Yelyzaveta K.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Speak Russian from the very first lesson! Certified tutor with 5 years of experience. Expert for beginners and business. Native speaker and polyglot (C2 Polish…

Native
5 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
ua +5
★ 5.0 (4)
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Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Mariia

Mariia

Native

Voscours

Cours de russe avec un locuteur natif avec une expérience de 6 ans

Native
6 years teaching
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Преподаватель русского как иностранного с магистерской степенью и сертификатом TORFL

Native
200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Maryia R.

Maryia R.

BelarusNative

Preply · Belarus

I'm a friendly tutor and willing to help!

Native
1 yrs · 36 lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

H.

Native (likely)

Voscours

Cours de Russe, cours de soutien, aide aux devoirs

Native (likely)
3 years teaching
None listed
French
No reviews yet
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Kids
Anastasia

Anastasia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Japanese +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Liudmila M.

Liudmila M.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Native Russian Speaker | Friendly Russian Lessons on Any Topic — Check Out My Profile to Learn More!

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language

Ekaterina

Native

Voscours

Le russe est ma langue maternelle, et je peux vous aider à l’apprendre ou à le pratiquer plus naturellement.

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

Teaches A1–C2

  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

A professional certified teacher with 15+ years of experience. Kind, supportive and broad-minded

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +4
★ 4.9 (20)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Sabina M.

Sabina M.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

Master Russian 🇷🇺 easily and with joy — with a native speaker!

Native
10 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
Turkish +4
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Debuisson

Debuisson

Native

Voscours

Cours de russe avec une prof native — simples, vivants et sans stress

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

Russian (Russia) · likely

Nadezda

Nadezda

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (19)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ksenia B.

Ksenia B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Learn Russian with a Native Speaker / Personalized Approach / Classes in EN / DE / RU

Native
3 yrs · 20 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
German +2
★ 5.0 (4)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

  • Speaks your language

Ekaterina

Native

Letuelezioni

Insegnante madre lingua russo impartisce lezioni private

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

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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, 3227 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1580 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 3,227 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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