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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.

Наталия

Наталия

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Profesora de Ruso | Russian Teacher | Adultos y Niños

Native
6 yrs · 5 lessons
Other certificate · verified
Spanish +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

⭐⭐⭐ Bilingual English & Russian Tutor - Let's enjoy a great conversation!

Native
37 lessons
None listed
English +4
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Mikhail

Mikhail

ItalyNative

italki · Italy

Носитель русского языка | Педагог и IT-специалист | Практика и логика для итальянцев

Native
6 lessons
Teaching degree
Italian +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Разговорный русский без стресса и зазубривания. Помогу заговорить уверенно и легко!

Native
5 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
DARIA

DARIA

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian tutor | Conversation, grammar & everyday Russian

Native
9 lessons
None listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Olga

Olga

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Learn Russian through songs, books, chats & real conversation 🎶📚

Native
9 lessons
None listed
Italian +2
★ 5.0 (2)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners

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Egon

Egon

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

Certified expert, motivating mentor, and ideal conversation partner for your German & English

Native
12 yrs · 200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
German +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

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

Polina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Your friend in Moscow. Давай поговорим по-русски!

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Шери

Шери

GeorgiaNative

italki · Georgia

Диплом об окончании университета по специальности "Русский язык и литература"

Native
17 yrs · 8 lessons
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Focus on Speaking & Real-Life Communication | I Can Teach in English 📌 Logic & Natural Approach

Native
20 yrs · 33 lessons
CELTA
Ukrainian +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Victoria

Victoria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Friedly English/Russian teacher 🗣️🗣️🗣️Conversation/Pronunciation Practice/ *Flexible schedule*

Native
25 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 89% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Valeria

Valeria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Learn to speak confidently. Start your journey to fluency today!

Native
4 yrs · 1 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Sofia

Sofia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

NEW ON ITALKI - experienced Russian teacher

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alla

Alla

United StatesNative

italki · United States

Native
4 lessons
Official exam examiner
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Varya

Varya

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Native
27 lessons
None listed
Czech +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
LipatovaPolina

LipatovaPolina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Дипломированный филолог русского языка и литературы

Native
38 lessons
Language degree
Finnish +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 94% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Sveta

Sveta

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

University teacher from Siberia with 14 years of experience teaching languages

Native
13 yrs · 8 lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Iurii

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

patient and enthusiastic tutor

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Ainura

Ainura

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Certified teacher with over 8 years of experience

Native
9 yrs · 29 lessons
None listed
Kazakh +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Кирилл

Кирилл

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native Russian Tutor | Practical Russian for Real Life

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yulia

Yulia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Certified Russian teacher with 8+ years' experience | Conversation Practice | Russian History & Art

Native
8 yrs · 22 lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +2
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 96% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I lived in the USA for 2 years. I've been teaching English for 8 years.

Native
8 yrs · 33 lessons
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 83% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
L

L

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Effective lessons for busy learners

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Official exam examiner
English +1
★ 5.0 (1)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

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

Sara

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I cook a lot and eat a lot. I like to talk about food :) Have you already had breakfast?

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • 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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