Darya
Nativeitalki · Belarus
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Belarusian +3
- ★ 5.0 (104)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Page language: English
4,467 tutors · 11 platforms
Online Russian tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,467 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $15 and $26 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $3.30. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$15–$26
Typical range
$3.30
Trial lesson
4,467
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
4,467 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Aiperi B.
NativePreply · Kyrgyzstan
It is easier than you think!
- Native
- 6 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$38/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $16
Natalia
Native (likely)Voscours
Professeure de russe diplômée tous les niveaux
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/h
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Viacheslav
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- New tutor
- Other certificate
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
$11/h
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Daria
Nativeitalki · Russia
Certified native Russian teacher with over six years of experience.
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (108)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Olga P.
NativePreply · Russia
Learn Russian Easily and Confidently with a Teacher Who Has 5 Years of Experience. Sign Up Now!
- Native
- 7 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree
- Spanish +1
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$18/h
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Alisa
NativeLetuelezioni
Se vuoi parlare russo, ti aspetto. Le lezioni di russo possono essere facili e divertenti!
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/h
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Ekaterina
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$22/h
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Iuliia
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Разом з вами до вільної розмовної української мови!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +2
- ★ 5.0 (103)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A2–C2
- Speaks your language
Mikhail S.
NativePreply · Belarus
Speak Russian Confidently | Russian for Real Communication
- Native
- 10 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- Polish +1
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
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Oxana
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Te ayudaré entender y explicarte en Ruso (hablante nativo con diploma)
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely
$40/h
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Aliona
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 1 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Yulia
Nativeitalki · Russia
Professional Russian language teacher based in America for students of all levels.
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +1
- ★ 4.9 (110)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$30/h
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Anna D.
NativePreply · Ukraine
I’ll teach you how to read Cyrillic in 4 lessons/Russian for business/ Russian for children
- Native
- 15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +2
- ★ 5.0 (38)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$84/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $35
Alessia
Voscours
Professeur de russe pour tous les niveaux
- Not listed
- 5 years teaching
- Language degree
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
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Artemiy
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 5 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$42/h
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Екатерина
Nativeitalki · Russia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (102)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Victoria K.
Preply · Ukraine
Experienced German, Russian and English tutor
- Fluent (C2)
- 15 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- ua +2
- ★ 4.8 (42)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$32/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $14
Ekaterina
Native (likely)Voscours
Professeur natif Russe tous niveaux
- Native (likely)
- 26 years teaching
- Language degree
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/h
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Larisa
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English +3
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$18/h
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Viktoryia
Nativeitalki · Belarus
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- French +2
- ★ 5.0 (104)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$15/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Elena K.
NativePreply · Russia
Certified Russian tutor with 20 years of experience, PhD in Russian Philology
- Native
- 20 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (37)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$48/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $20
Elena
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases de ruso online con profesora nativa
- Native (likely)
- 8 years teaching
- None listed
- Spanish
- ★ 5.0 (4)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely
Kamilla
Classgap · Kazakhstan
Tutor with 2 years of experience, offer IELTS prep, essay help and basic English.
- Not listed
- 1 years teaching
- Other certificate
- English
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
$16/h
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Russian tutors by platform
AmazingTalker has the lowest median price ($12), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (2,264 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 | 2,264 | $20 | $16–$25 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Preply | 921 | $23 | $16–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 778 | $17 | $12–$23 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Classgap | 244 | $20 | $16–$24 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 80 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 54 | $30 | $25–$41 | 4.7★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 36 | $16 | $13–$20 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Verbling | 30 | $26 | $20–$31 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 29 | $60 | $40–$80 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 27 | $60 | $44–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 4 | $30 | $26–$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 $26, 4465 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 2820 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $26, 1645 tutors
Prices by platform
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
Tusclases / FindTutors
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $25, 2262 tutors
Preply
$23Middle 50% between $16 and $30, 921 tutors
italki
$17Middle 50% between $12 and $23, 778 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 80 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 54 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 29 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $44 and $78, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 4 tutors
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia1,155 / 4,467
- Ukraine286 / 4,467
- Kazakhstan114 / 4,467
- Belarus108 / 4,467
Azerbaijan55 / 4,467
Moldova35 / 4,467- Kyrgyzstan27 / 4,467
Uzbekistan25 / 4,467
Russian tutors: FAQ
Across 4,465 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.
Not really: native Russian speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, while non-native tutors charge $20. We list 2,820 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $3.30. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 4,467 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Apprentus. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,264 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 October 1, 2026
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