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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.

Angelina

Angelina

Ukraine

italki · Ukraine

LIMITED SUMMER OFFER English Teacher with Over 10 Years of Experience Teaching General English

Fluent (C2)
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +4
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Daria

Daria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Сertified TESOL (Arizina uni) and Russian as Foreigh (MGU uni) teacher with 5 years experience.

Native
5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (60)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Anna

Anna

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Speak Russian with confidence — fun and personalized lessons with a native teacher!

Native
4 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
CHRISTINA

CHRISTINA

GreeceNative

italki · Greece

Professional teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience- Exam preparation

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Professional teacher
Greek +2
★ 5.0 (59)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Юлия

Юлия

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Natural Approach Teacher

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aliza

Aliza

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Speak Russian with confidence | Beginner to advanced lessons

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
Kyrgyz +3
★ 5.0 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Asya

Asya

KyrgyzstanNative

italki · Kyrgyzstan

Feeling nervous? I know how to help you! I've been there, and so have my students

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
Kyrgyz +4
★ 5.0 (57)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Bogdan

Bogdan

IsraelNative

italki · Israel

Plan for beginners: 1. א"ב 2. מי מה איפה מתי questions 3. לעשות, ללמוד verbs etc 4. שמות עצם nouns

Native
1,000+ lessons
Language degree
Hebrew +1
★ 4.8 (70)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Azhar

Azhar

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Hyperpolyglot tutor fluent in 9 Languages, passionate teacher and learner

Native
5,000+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +7
★ 5.0 (56)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Aleksandra

Aleksandra

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified Russian tutor | Teacher at Russian Language Center | 5+ years online

Native
5 yrs · 200+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +2
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Darya

Darya

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
2 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Ukraine) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Yevgeniya

Yevgeniya

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Ukrainian +1
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
La

La

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Professeur de français diplômé avec plus de 20 ans d'expérience

Native
20 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Other certificate
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Alina

Alina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Teacher and linguist. I am here to help you reach your language goals📚🎯

Native
500+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +5
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Ekaterina

Ekaterina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

insegnante con 6 anni di esperienza, conosco perfettamente dei problemi che avete

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Natalia

Natalia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Results oriented teacher with 10 years of experience

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
None listed
Italian +3
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
D

D

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Hebrew verbs never been so easy!

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
Hebrew +4
★ 4.9 (58)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Annie

Annie

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (54)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Mia

Mia

China

italki · China

✨My Youtube [Nightwind Chinese] ✨ 🎋Zen, Eastern Spirit and Philosophy

Fluent (C2)
500+ lessons
None listed
Chinese +3
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Milena

Milena

GeorgiaNative

italki · Georgia

Learning with me is easy and fun! ✅

Native
7 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
Georgian +1
★ 4.9 (58)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Valentina

Valentina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
Spanish
★ 5.0 (53)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Exam prep
Nadi

Nadi

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Почувствуй в своем преподавателе друга, который будет поддерживать и мотивировать

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sofi

Sofi

IsraelNative

italki · Israel

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
Hebrew +3
★ 5.0 (52)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Dasha

Dasha

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Your Russian Language Mentor — Linguistics MA, 10+ Years of Turning Learners into Speakers.

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • 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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