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Online Russian tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,736 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $16 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.

$20/h
Median / hour
$16–$27
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
3,736
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

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

Annamaria C.

Annamaria C.

FinlandNative

Preply · Finland

Experienced, MGU RLC–certified teacher. Learn Russian with qualified native-speaking professional.

Native
5 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Hungarian +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $10
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Inesa S.

Inesa S.

LatviaNative

Preply · Latvia

Russian Language Tutor with 14 Years of Experience for Bilingual Children and Adults.

Native
14 yrs · 9 lessons
Professional teacher
French
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Nadya T.

Nadya T.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified tutor and tester, ex-journalist and editor with years of experience and a lot of passion for my job.

Native
5 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$24/h
Trial $10
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Maya S.

Maya S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified TESOL tutor with 6 years of experience

Native
6 yrs · 200+ lessons
Not listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$30/h
Trial $13
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Daria N.

Daria N.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Teaching Russian to children and adults with great pleasure

Native
7 yrs · 200+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
$30/h
Trial $13
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Anastasiia K.

Anastasiia K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Qualified speech therapist and Russian language teacher. Studying with me will allow your children to speak not only competently, but also beautifully; develop…

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
Turkish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$32/h
Trial $14
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Iuliia K.

Iuliia K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for Kids and Students • Learning with Joy and at Your Own Pace

Native
6 yrs · 1 lessons
Professional teacher
Estonian
No reviews yet
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  • Kids
$18/h
Trial $7.50
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Nataly B.

Nataly B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian Language and Literature Teacher with 20 Years of Experience. I Work with Kids and Adults.

Native
15 yrs · 3 lessons
Professional teacher
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Kids
$24/h
Trial $10
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Alisa D.

Alisa D.

UkraineNative

Preply · Ukraine

Russian Language for Kids Abroad: Learning Through Play! Find out more in my profile!

Native
5 years teaching
Professional teacher
ua +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
$12/h
Trial $5.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Liazat B.

Liazat B.

KyrgyzstanNative

Preply · Kyrgyzstan

Russian for Kids and Beginners

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
Turkish +1
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$12/h
Trial $5.00
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Polina O.

Polina O.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian Language for Kids in Emigration: 20+ Years of Experience, Creativity, and a Gentle Approach. More Info in My Profile!

Native
New tutor
Professional teacher
No other language listed
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Kids
$30/h
Trial $13
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)
Sevinj H.

Sevinj H.

Azerbaijan

Preply · Azerbaijan

Experienced Russian Instructor | For beginners and children | PhD

Advanced (C1)
New tutor
Not listed
Azerbaijani +3
No reviews yet
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
$48/h
Trial $20
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)

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Russian tutors by platform

AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,259 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 / FindTutors2,259$20$16–$255.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Preply921$23$16–$305.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Classgap244$20$16–$245.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
italki93$15$12–$205.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
AmazingTalker72$12$6.60–$205.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Cafetalk36$16$13–$20—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
Verbling30$26$20–$315.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
Apprentus26$33$26–$474.9★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt26$60$43–$785.0★No trial lessons60 min
Wyzant25$60$40–$855.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
LanguaTalk4$30$26–$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 $16 and $27, 3734 tutors
Native speakers
$22Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 1262 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2472 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, 2257 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 921 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 93 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 72 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Apprentus
$33Middle 50% between $26 and $47, 26 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $43 and $78, 26 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $85, 25 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 4 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia699 / 3,736
  • UkraineUkraine203 / 3,736
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan91 / 3,736
  • BelarusBelarus75 / 3,736
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan48 / 3,736
  • MoldovaMoldova24 / 3,736
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan22 / 3,736
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan22 / 3,736

Popular Russian lesson types

Russian tutors: FAQ

Across 3,734 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: $12 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.60 or less.

Yes, somewhat: native Russian speakers charge a median of $22 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. We list 1,262 native speakers.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, Classgap, italki, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We track 3,736 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, Classgap, italki, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,259 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 September 28, 2026

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