Varvara
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (698)
- Usually within a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$35/h
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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
Olga B.
Native (likely)Wyzant
Russian Ukrainian ESL professional Tutor with years of experience
- Native (likely)
- 25 years teaching
- Language degree
- Ukrainian +1
- ★ 5.0 (117)
- Usually within a few hours
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Alyona S.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Join my Russian lessons for fun and effective learning!
- Native
- 4 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- ua +2
- ★ 5.0 (101)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$14/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $6.00
Anna
Nativeitalki · Russia
📖 Russian that makes sense! Tailored lessons, real-life language, no pressure:)
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +2
- ★ 5.0 (98)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$20/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $10
Victoria
NativeAmazingTalker · Ukraine
Conversation|Advanced|Grammar
- Native
- 100+ lessons
- Not listed
- English +3
- ★ 5.0 (36)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$21/h
Book on AmazingTalker(opens in a new tab)Trial $4.40
Asya
Letuelezioni
Insegnante madrelingua russa per qualsiasi livello richiesto
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- Not listed
- ★ 5.0 (25)
- Not shown
$17/h
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Sveti
NativeClassgap · Spain
- Native
- 10 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish +2
- ★ 4.9 (10)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
$24/h
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Rich
Tutor Hunt
I completed a BA (Hons) degree in Russian studies, awarded from the University of Nottingham in 1995.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- None listed
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
- Kids
masya
Cafetalk · Japan
バレエ留学へ向けての語学講座！ 現地でバレエの勉強、語学の勉強、バレエ通訳を経験した講師によるバレエ留学に特化した授業となります！
- Fluent (C2)
- 1 lessons
- Not listed
- Japanese
- No reviews yet
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
Roman
Apprentus
Russian language. (beginner/intermediate class)
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- English
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–B2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
Yulia
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (621)
- Usually within an hour
Teaches A1–C2
- Business
$30/h
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Anastasija K.
NativePreply · Russia
Russian for communication with your partner, family, work, and hobbies.
- Native
- 5 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- German +1
- ★ 5.0 (100)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
$34/h
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Yuri R.
Wyzant
Math and Physics for preschool, school, college and after
- Not listed
- 100+ hours taught
- Other certificate
- Not listed
- ★ 4.9 (114)
- Usually within an hour
- Kids
Polina
Nativeitalki · Russia
Master of Education | 3+ years as a Russian teacher on Italki
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Not listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C1
- Speaks your language
$12/h
Book on italki(opens in a new tab)Trial $8.00
Hi
NativeAmazingTalker · Belarus
Russian for all levels🌟
- Native
- 4 yrs · 100+ lessons
- None listed
- Belarusian +2
- ★ 5.0 (30)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
- Beginners
$12/h
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Maria
Native (likely)Tusclasesparticulares
Clases personalizadas de ruso
- Native (likely)
- 12 years teaching
- Language degree
- Spanish
- ★ 4.9 (26)
- Not shown
Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
$23/h
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Veronika
NativeClassgap · Russia
10 years of experience, online classes
- Native
- 10 yrs · 40 lessons
- Language degree
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (9)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
Iryna
Tutor Hunt
Experienced Russian teacher with many years of teaching experience across different proficiency levels.
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Other certificate · verified
- Not listed
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Tamako
Cafetalk · Japan
Let's learn Japanese songs from a native singer! J-pop, anime songs, vocaloid songs...etc Lessons are available in English or Japanese.
- Fluent (C2)
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- Japanese +5
- No reviews yet
- Usually within a few hours
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Natalia
Apprentus
PhD Russian language Teacher with 18 years of experience
- Not listed
- New tutor
- Language degree
- Bulgarian +2
- No reviews yet
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Kids
Liubov
NativeVerbling · Russia
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Language degree · verified
- Italian +1
- ★ 5.0 (481)
- Can take over a day
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
$15/h
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Anna S.
NativePreply · Ukraine
Do you give yourself a chance
- Native
- 9 yrs · 10,000+ lessons
- TEFL/TESOL certificate · verified
- ua +2
- ★ 4.9 (112)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Kids
- Beginners
$36/h
Book on Preply(opens in a new tab)Trial $15
Alexey Z.
NativeWyzant
Russian Mother Tongue, English-Russian Bilingual, Expert Teacher
- Native
- 50+ hours taught
- Teaching degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (94)
- Usually within a few hours
Russian (Russia) · likely
- Speaks your language
Kate
Nativeitalki · Belarus
I am a positive and talkative person😀 Feel free to contact me)
- Native
- 500+ lessons
- Not listed
- Belarusian +2
- ★ 5.0 (90)
- Replies to 99% of messages
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
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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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