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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

2,256 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Anya

Anya

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

A native Russian speaker and English teacher who is passionate about languages

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Alina

Alina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Fun and interactive Russian classes that are tailored to your needs and lead you to great results!

Native
50+ lessons
Teaching degree
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Daria

Daria

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Learn with an engaged native tutor: real conversations, real Russian

Native
100+ lessons
None listed
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Veronika

Veronika

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

I’m a Certified teacher of Russian as a Second Language

Native
50+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Leo

Leo

LithuaniaNative

italki · Lithuania

Native
31 lessons
None listed
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Svetlana

Svetlana

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Шаг за шагом - и всё получится! Русский язык для детей и взрослых!

Native
200+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners

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Alena

Alena

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
1 yrs · 50+ lessons
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Valentina

Valentina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
19 lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Ekaterina

Ekaterina

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
31 lessons
None listed
Spanish +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
Yelnaz

Yelnaz

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Native
6 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
None listed
Kazakh +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Kazakhstan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Beginners
Abu

Abu

AzerbaijanNative

italki · Azerbaijan

Language Tutor for Non-Native Speakers | 10+ Years of Experience 📕📗📘 ( I teach men only 🙅‍♀️)

Native
10 yrs · 1,000+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
Azerbaijani +5
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Veronika

Veronika

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Твой друг в русском языке

Native
100+ lessons
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mariia

Mariia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
500+ lessons
None listed
German +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Kate

Kate

KazakhstanNative

italki · Kazakhstan

Native
10 yrs · 2,000+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Snezhana

Snezhana

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
50+ lessons
Professional teacher
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C1

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

Ildar

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Unlock the Beauty of Russian | Certified Tutor | Fun & Effective Learning

Native
100+ lessons
Other certificate · verified
English +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 95% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business
  • Beginners
Julia

Julia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

Professional teacher (General, IELTS)//ABSOLUTELY EVERYONE is WELCOME to have classes with me

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
Ukrainian +4
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
  • Kids
Yuliya

Yuliya

BelarusNative

italki · Belarus

Native
2,000+ lessons
Language degree
German +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A1–C1

  • Speaks your language
Ольга

Ольга

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
50+ lessons
Other certificate
Spanish +3
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C1

  • Speaks your language
Vadim

Vadim

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

CELTA certified tutor with years of experience and MA in linguistics from a top UK university

Native
17 yrs · 5,000+ lessons
CELTA · verified
English +1
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 100% of messages

Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
  • Business
Yulia

Yulia

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Native
200+ lessons
Language degree
English +2
★ 5.0 (6)
Replies to 98% of messages

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Eugene

Eugene

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Experienced Russian Teacher|Russian for Beginners

Native
200+ lessons
None listed
German +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 99% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Yuliia

Yuliia

UkraineNative

italki · Ukraine

🌟 Trilingual, friendly tutor ready to ease your speaking struggles and spark deep conversations!

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

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A2–C2

  • Speaks your language
Evgeny

Evgeny

RussiaNative

italki · Russia

Hi! I’m actor and Russian language teacher🫶🏼

Native
2 yrs · 41 lessons
Other certificate
English +1
★ 5.0 (5)
Replies to 98% of messages

Russian (Russia) · likely · Teaches A1–B2

  • 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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