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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.

Natalie

Natalie

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

#NoWar PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH TEACHER (10-year-experience), CAE grade A, TKT

Native
13 yrs · 500+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +3
★ 5.0 (66)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Kids
Ksenia

Ksenia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian language tutor with over 3 years of teaching experience in conversation practice

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (64)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Igor

Igor

Moldova

italki · Moldova

🌟 Speak Romanian Like a Native — Your Language Adventure Starts Here! 🇷🇴 🌟

Fluent (C2)
2 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Romanian +2
★ 5.0 (64)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

ArmeniaNative

italki · Armenia

TOP 1% English Teacher on Italki|10+ years of experience|5000+ lessons

Native
11 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Language degree
Armenian +2
★ 5.0 (65)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Vitaliya

Vitaliya

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Don't study languages! Discover, explore them with me and start speaking confidently right away!

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (66)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Ukraine) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Татьяна

Татьяна

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Belarusian +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Mary

Mary

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Passionate and competent teacher with over 3 years of international teaching experience=)

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Anastasia

Anastasia

LithuaniaNative

italki · Lithuania

Cambridge certified teacher|TOP 1% English teacher on Italki|8000+ lessons

Native
9 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Beginners
Иван

Иван

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Progress of my students is the biggest award for my work

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Lesya

Lesya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Я - профессиональный преподаватель и носитель русского языка. Помогу вам легко заговорить по-русски.

Native
200+ lessons
Professional teacher
Czech +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Liz

Liz

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Near-native pronunciation* systematic approach* ENG for work/immigration*

Native
3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
CELTA
English +3
★ 5.0 (64)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Alyona

Alyona

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (62)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Ivan

Ivan

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Whoever has a tongue — will speak!

Native
3 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Assel

Assel

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +2
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Kazakhstan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Katerina

Katerina

GreeceNative

italki · Greece

5 years of teaching experience and specialization in adult education😊

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Greek +4
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Lyudmyla

Lyudmyla

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

The best teacher for your language adventure ;-)

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Teaching degree
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Alexander

Alexander

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
1,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Alina

Alina

PolandNative

italki · Poland

Сonversational Polish, Exam preparation, Interview

Native
5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Polish +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aleksandra

Aleksandra

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Evgeniya

Evgeniya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

🇷🇺🤩 Learn Russian through deep cultural immersion and engaging lessons

Native
100+ lessons
Professional teacher
English
★ 5.0 (61)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
Official exam examiner
French +1
★ 4.9 (63)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Alisa

Alisa

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian, Italian, French | Former news editor from Moscow| Struggling with languages can be fun 🤌😄

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
French +6
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Russian Teacher for Kids & Adults | Speak, Read & Write with Confidence

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Russian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($6.60), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,310 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 / FindTutors2,310$20$16–$265.0★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
AmazingTalker110$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk40$17$13–$22—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$61$45–$855.0★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 $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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

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
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,352 / 4,806
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,806
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,806
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,806
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,806
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,806
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,806
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 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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