Nadia
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 1 yrs · 500+ lessons
- Language degree
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (12)
- Usually within a day
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Page language: English
3,972 tutors · 11 platforms
Online Russian tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 3,972 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $15 and $27 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $0. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
$20/h
Median / hour
$15–$27
Typical range
$0
Trial lesson
3,972
on 11 platforms
Compare Russian tutors
3,972 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
Native
Anastassia
NativeTutor Hunt
Hello! I am a native Russian speaker from Kaliningrad, who came to UK in 1996.
- Native
- 34 years teaching
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Mahri
NativeCafetalk · Turkmenistan
Learn practical Persian through conversation, grammar, reading and everyday communication.
- Native
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Turkish +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Mohamed
Apprentus
Russian courses for beginners intermediate and advanced levels
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Arabic +4
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
David
NativeVerbling · Armenia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Armenian +2
- ★ 5.0 (831)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$27/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
OLESIA A.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Dedicated ESL teacher, proficient in Russian language
- Native (likely)
- 200+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (159)
- Usually within a few hours
Russian (Russia) · likely
- Speaks your language
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Vsevolod K.
NativePreply · Belarus
Let's study together!
- Native
- 3 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- Polish +4
- ★ 4.8 (129)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
$8.40/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.50
Vera
Nativeitalki · Russia
I LIVE IN MOSCOW.SPEAK ONLY RUSSIAN, 4+ YEARS EXPERIENCE
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (100)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
$17/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Ellina
NativeAmazingTalker · Russia
Grammar🎓Conversation👫
- Native
- 5 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (60)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$22/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.50
Tatiana
Tusclasesparticulares
RUSO como lengua extranjera
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (28)
- Not shown
$23/h
Book on Tusclasesparticulares(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nadia
NativeClassgap · Italy
a KEY SKILL for teaching online is bringing and maintaining a lot of energy
- Native
- 5 yrs · 9 lessons
- Other certificate
- German +2
- ★ 5.0 (11)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$19/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Zarema
Tutor Hunt
I am Zara. I am kind and caring, considerate and patient.
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (1)
- Usually within a few hours
- Kids
Olga L.
NativeCafetalk · Ukraine
For those who are taking their first steps in Japanese
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Teaching degree · verified
- Ukrainian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Beginners
- Everyday admin & immigration
$16/h
Book on Cafetalk(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.19
Iryna
Apprentus
Teacher with soul: Russian for life, work and love
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- German +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Karina
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 2,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (734)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$21/h
Book on Verbling(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Nadia P.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Russian tutor and native speaker, all levels
- Native (likely)
- 23 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (129)
- Usually within an hour
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
Denys S.
NativePreply · Ukraine
What if Russian grammar isn't difficult? What if you just haven't seen how it works yet?
- Native
- 10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- ua +1
- ★ 5.0 (111)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$29/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $12
Aleksandr_Ukrainian
Nativeitalki · Ukraine
Native Russian & Ukrainian teacher | 5 years’ experience | Speaking & Callan Method
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +1
- ★ 5.0 (98)
- Replies to 100% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$8.00/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $5.00
Alex
NativeAmazingTalker · Russia
IELTS|Conversation|Travel
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Professional teacher
- English +4
- ★ 5.0 (52)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–A2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
$15/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $3.30
Katerina
Native (likely)Letuelezioni
Preparazione esami universitari, TORFL, concorsi diplomatici e lezioni private
- Native (likely)
- Not listed
- None listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (26)
- Not shown
- Exam prep
$40/h
Book on Letuelezioni(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
Margarita
NativeClassgap · Russia
- Native
- 1 yrs · 50+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (10)
- Usually within a day
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$23/h
Book on Classgap(opens in a new tab)Free trial lesson
David
Tutor Hunt
London-based, all round linguist with a IIi in Russian and A Levels in French and German.
- Advanced (C1)
- New tutor
- CELTA
- English +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Kids
Yanachka
NativeCafetalk · Ukraine
Don't afraid to become proficient ukrainian speaker- you have excellent teacher!
- Native
- 200+ lessons
- Not listed
- Ukrainian +2
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a day
- Speaks your language
- Beginners
$10/h
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Maia
Apprentus
The language students are in the language class...
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Not listed
- English +1
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 2,259 | $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 | 301 | $16 | $12–$20 | 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 | 74 | $12 | $6.60–$20 | 4.9★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Apprentus | 52 | $30 | $25–$41 | 4.9★ | 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 |
| Tutor Hunt | 26 | $60 | $43–$78 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $60 | $40–$85 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 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 $27, 3970 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $30, 1640 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $27, 2330 tutors
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
italki
$16Middle 50% between $12 and $20, 301 tutors
Classgap
$20Middle 50% between $16 and $24, 244 tutors
AmazingTalker
$12Middle 50% between $6.60 and $20, 74 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $41, 52 tutors
Cafetalk
$16Middle 50% between $13 and $20, 36 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 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
Where Russian tutors are from
- Russia834 / 3,972
- Ukraine227 / 3,972
Kazakhstan99 / 3,972- Belarus86 / 3,972
Azerbaijan49 / 3,972
Moldova29 / 3,972
Uzbekistan24 / 3,972
Kyrgyzstan23 / 3,972
Russian tutors: FAQ
Across 3,970 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 1,640 native speakers.
Yes. The median trial lesson costs $0. Trials are offered on Preply, italki, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Cafetalk, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.
We track 3,972 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, Preply, italki, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Apprentus. 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 29, 2026
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