Maria
Nativeitalki · Kazakhstan
Start with fairy tales — finish with fluency!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
4,806 tutors · 11 platforms
Online Russian tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,806 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $15 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
$15–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,806
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
1,013 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Inara
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Margarita
Nativeitalki · Russia
Помогаю заговорить по-русски легко, приятно и с улыбкой. Уроки для уровней A1-C2
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (82)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Katia
Nativeitalki · Belarus
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Belarusian +5
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
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Adrian
Nativeitalki · Moldova
Experienced Tutor with more than 5 years online teaching experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Romanian +5
- ★ 5.0 (79)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Moldova) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
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Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
✅Certified teacher with 9-year experience! Also speak💃 Spanish and☕English!
- Native
- 9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$30/h
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Natalia
Nativeitalki · Russia
RUSSIAN FOR REAL LIFE WITH CERTIFIED RUSSIAN TEACHER & PRACTICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (78)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$35/h
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Natalia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified teacher with over 5 years of experience
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (80)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$16/h
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Tatiana
Nativeitalki · Russia
Start speaking Russian / KIDS&ADULTS
- Native
- 7 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$18/h
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Ina
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Certified RKI teacher with over 7 years of teaching experience in Russian and German
- Native
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- German +5
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Astghik
Nativeitalki · Armenia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Armenian +1
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$10/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Rosti
Nativeitalki · Russia
Explore Russian Language with Me: Literary Conversations and Speaking Practice!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (76)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$25/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Aydar
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified teacher with over 2 years of teaching experience who loves learning languages
- Native
- 2 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Viktoria
Nativeitalki · Russia
University Professor with 5 years experience of teaching languages
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
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Elena
Nativeitalki · Russia
Consistency is the key to success!
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- Spanish +3
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$24/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (77)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Alina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified examiner of TORFL all levels with MA in Philology field, RSL major
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Владлена
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Official exam examiner
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
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Alexander
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified Professional Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language with over 10 years of experience
- Native
- 10 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$22/h
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Alina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Take a trial lesson and get a free guide of useful phrases in Russian!
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (74)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$21/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Anastasia
Nativeitalki · Spain
Native Russian speaker from Moscow fluent in English, French and Spanish. I’ll be happy to help you!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- None listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$27/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Inna
Nativeitalki · United States
- Native
- 30 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (72)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Everyday admin & immigration
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,310 | $20 | $16–$26 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| italki | 1,013 | $17 | $12–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Preply | 921 | $23 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Classgap | 254 | $19 | $15–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 110 | $6.60 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 65 | $30 | $24–$41 | 4.9★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 40 | $17 | $13–$22 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Wyzant | 31 | $60 | $40–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Verbling | 30 | $26 | $20–$31 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 27 | $61 | $45–$85 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 5 | $28 | $23–$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 $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
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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia1,352 / 4,806
Ukraine316 / 4,806- Kazakhstan117 / 4,806
- Belarus114 / 4,806
Azerbaijan56 / 4,806- Moldova39 / 4,806
Uzbekistan28 / 4,806
Kyrgyzstan27 / 4,806
Russian tutors: FAQ
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.
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 3,228 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 4,806 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Apprentus. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,310 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 12, 2026
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