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Online Russian tutors, compared

A 60-minute online Russian lesson costs $20 at the median, across the 4,809 tutors we track on 11 platforms. Most tutors charge between $14 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
$14–$27
Typical range
$5.00
Trial lesson
4,809
on 11 platforms

Compare Russian tutors

2,259 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Mahmoud S.

Mahmoud S.

Palestinian Territories

Preply · Palestinian Territories

I teach the language in a friendly and engaging one-on-one format. I use small homework assignments, regular assessments, weekly reviews, vocabulary, grammar,…

Advanced (C1)
4 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
Arabic +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown
  • Speaks your language
Dasha

Dasha

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Your Russian Language Mentor — Linguistics MA, 10+ Years of Turning Learners into Speakers.

Native
10 yrs · 500+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 4.9 (55)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Kids
  • Beginners
David A.

David A.

ArmeniaNative

Preply · Armenia

Grammar geek. Language enthusiast. Pronunciation doctor. Teaching Russian since 2016.

Native
8 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Armenian +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Maria

Maria

SwitzerlandNative

italki · Switzerland

Learning a language should be fun!

Native
15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +6
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 94% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Amaliia K.

Amaliia K.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian Language Tutor | Speaking Practice, Clear Grammar, TORFL Preparation

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Adam

Adam

BrazilNative

italki · Brazil

Speak Confidently|English & Russian for Work, Travel & Exams|12+ Years experience|Kids 5–18 & Adults

Native
12 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +6
★ 4.9 (54)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids

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Daria B.

Daria B.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

LGBT+ friendly Russian lessons based on your favourite movies, books and games from a professional teacher

Native
1 yrs · 200+ lessons
Language degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Laima

Laima

MoldovaNative

italki · Moldova

Native
12 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
Romanian +2
★ 4.9 (54)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Moldova) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
  • Everyday admin & immigration
Galina E.

Galina E.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Live Russian for communication – simple, interesting, accessible!

Native
45 lessons
None listed
German
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Learn Russian effectively.

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (51)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Irina S.

Irina S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Certified Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language. Diploma issued by the Russian Language Training Center of Moscow State University

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Sabina

Sabina

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

A teacher with whom the lessons will never get boring!

Native
2 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Luna D.

Luna D.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Advanced Conversational Russian: Literature and Cultural Context

Native
25 lessons
None listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely

Ekaterina

Ekaterina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Professional, friendly Russian language teacher with 8 years of experience and a good sense of humor

Native
8 yrs · 500+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 96% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Aylin F.

Aylin F.

TurkmenistanNative

Preply · Turkmenistan

Learn Russian with me — easily, confidently, and through real conversation ✨

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Мадлена

Мадлена

GreeceNative

italki · Greece

Tranform your language skills with me

Native
2,000+ lessons
None listed
Greek +1
★ 4.9 (53)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Stanislav S.

Stanislav S.

RussiaNative

Preply · Russia

Russian for Japanese and English speakers

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Professional teacher
Japanese +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Tanya

Tanya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 4.9 (53)
Replies to 97% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Calala A.

Calala A.

Azerbaijan

Preply · Azerbaijan

Learning Russian through Conversational Practice

Fluent (C2)
100+ lessons
None listed
Azerbaijani +1
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

Arina

Arina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (50)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches B1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Daniyar S.

Daniyar S.

KazakhstanNative

Preply · Kazakhstan

Book a lesson — and let’s start speaking Russian together!

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
English
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
Katrin

Katrin

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Русский язык с журналистом: говорим, думаем, чувствуем по-русски!

Native
1,000+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shukrona S.

Shukrona S.

TajikistanNative

Preply · Tajikistan

Discover the Russian language with a native speaker – live communication and a personalized approach await you!

Native
4 yrs · 100+ lessons
None listed
Turkish +2
★ 5.0 (3)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Inna

Inna

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

🌟 An easygoing teacher with 3 years of experience with big package discounts ⭐️

Native
3 yrs · 500+ lessons
Other certificate
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (49)
Replies to 100% 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 (2,311 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 / FindTutors2,311$20$16–$255.0★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
AmazingTalker111$6.60$6.60–$204.9★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Apprentus65$30$24–$414.9★No trial lessons60 min
Cafetalk41$18$13–$21—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$60$44–$845.0★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 $14 and $27, 4807 tutors
Native speakers
$20Middle 50% between $14 and $27, 3225 tutors
Non-native
$20Middle 50% between $15 and $27, 1582 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, 2309 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, 111 tutors
Apprentus
$30Middle 50% between $24 and $41, 65 tutors
Cafetalk
$18Middle 50% between $13 and $21, 41 tutors
Wyzant
$60Middle 50% between $40 and $80, 31 tutors
Verbling
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $31, 30 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$60Middle 50% between $44 and $84, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$28Middle 50% between $23 and $33, 5 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Russian tutors are from

  • RussiaRussia1,353 / 4,809
  • UkraineUkraine316 / 4,809
  • KazakhstanKazakhstan117 / 4,809
  • BelarusBelarus114 / 4,809
  • AzerbaijanAzerbaijan56 / 4,809
  • MoldovaMoldova39 / 4,809
  • UzbekistanUzbekistan28 / 4,809
  • KyrgyzstanKyrgyzstan27 / 4,809

Russian tutors: FAQ

Across 4,807 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 3,225 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 4,809 Russian tutors on Tusclases / FindTutors, italki, Preply, Classgap, AmazingTalker, and Apprentus. Tusclases / FindTutors has the most choice, with 2,311 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 13, 2026

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