Olena B.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Russian language and literature tutor
- Native
- 25 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
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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
891 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Olga
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Certified teacher of Russian since 2013.
- Native
- 12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- Turkish +2
- ★ 5.0 (44)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$23/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Andrei K.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified Russian Tutor | Individualized lessons | Fast Progress
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Eva
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified TEFL teacher with 4 years teaching experience.
- Native
- 4 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +5
- ★ 4.9 (47)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
$22/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $7.00
Gulnara I.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified Educator (Master's). Bespoke materials & teaching with heart!
- Native
- 10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
- Beginners
$66/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $28
Zuzu
Nativeitalki · Kyrgyzstan
Репетитор иностранных языков и ЛайФ-Коуч
- Native
- 7 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Kyrgyz +4
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$19/h
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Stefaniya M.
NativePreply · Uzbekistan
Tailored lessons focused on speaking for all levels | Learn Russian from scratch, master your grammar & improve your fluency | 6 years’ experience | Spanish-sp…
- Native
- 6 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (18)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
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Dasha
Nativeitalki · France
Native speaker and professional teacher of French and Russian
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- French +3
- ★ 5.0 (42)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
$65/h
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Nadezhda S.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for Beginner to Advanced Students Reading/Speaking/Pronunciation
- Native
- 9 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (18)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
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Anna
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Ukrainian +2
- ★ 5.0 (41)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Ukraine) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
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Nadezhda S.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified tutor with 2 years of experience
- Native
- 2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$30/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $13
Elena
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- None listed
- Ukrainian +3
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$11/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Irina B.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for all levels — clear, engaging lessons tailored to you.
- Native
- 13 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (17)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$40/h
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Mila
Nativeitalki · Russia
"Every new language we speak opens new possibilities"
- Native
- 4 yrs · 500+ lessons
- None listed
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (40)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$12/h
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Alexandra U.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for English and Spanish-speakers:)
- Native
- 4 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (17)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
maria
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- None listed
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (39)
- Replies to 98% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Kateryna B.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Experienced tutor of Spanish, English, Italian, Ukrainian
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +5
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Ksenia
Nativeitalki · Belarus
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Armida S.
NativePreply · Armenia
Tutor and teacher with a big heart
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- None listed
- Armenian +4
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$22/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $9.00
Marina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Tailored Lessons with a Certified Native Russian Teacher (6 Years Experience) from Start to Fluency
- Native
- 6 yrs · 500+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
$25/h
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Svetlana B.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Certified tutor with 20 years of experience.
- Native
- 20 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- None listed
- ua +6
- ★ 4.8 (18)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Elena
Nativeitalki · Belarus
Teacher of Russian as a foreign language for Adults and children
- Native
- 5 yrs · 200+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- Belarusian +3
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Kristina M.
NativePreply · Russia
Learning and Speaking Russian with a native
- Native
- 5 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Spanish +2
- ★ 5.0 (16)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Elena
Nativeitalki · Russia
University teacher with over 28 years of experience! Discount from 7 to 15% on lesson package.
- Native
- 28 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- German
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$57/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $18
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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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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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