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It can be frustrating when you see your child has a real passion for a subject like Russian, but local schools in Portsmouth don't offer it. You might be worried that without a formal GCSE or A-Level, their unique skill won't be recognised by competitive universities, limiting their future choices.
We understand. One-to-one online tutoring provides a clear, structured path for your child. A dedicated tutor can work with them to build their fluency, prepare for exams, and turn their passion into a qualification that makes their university application shine.
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Turning Your Child's Passion for Russian into a University Advantage
Studying Russian does more than just teach a new language; it shows a unique curiosity and intellectual drive that universities love. For sought-after courses like international relations or modern languages at the University of Portsmouth and beyond, a qualification in Russian can make your child's application stand out. They'll develop valuable skills in analysis, communication, and cultural understanding, opening doors to a wide range of future careers.
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Personalised Russian Support That Fits Your Child's Goals
The right tutor does more than just teach; they become a mentor for your child. We only accept 1 in 8 tutors who apply, so you can be sure you're choosing from the very best. They are experts not just in Russian, but in getting to know how your child learns, building a rapport, and creating a supportive space where they feel comfortable asking questions and making progress.
Every lesson is designed around your child's specific needs. Whether they're starting from scratch with the Cyrillic alphabet or refining complex grammar for an A-Level exam, the tutor will tailor the session to the exact area they need to focus on. It's this dedicated, one-to-one attention that helps 90% of our students improve by at least one grade.
Finding the right support shouldn't add more stress to your family's schedule. With our online platform, you can connect with the perfect Russian tutor from anywhere in the UK, at a time that works for you. All lessons take place in our interactive online classroom, making learning convenient, effective, and easy to fit around your life in Portsmouth.
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6 Russian tutors in Portsmouth:
£32/hr
5.0
Veronika R
Highly Experienced and Certified Russian Teacher
I am a native Russian speaker and a certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language, with over a decade of experience teaching children, teenagers and adults online and face-to-face. My experience also includes supporting university students and working at an international independent school in the UK. I have a strong track record in preparing students for Pearson Edexcel GCSE and A Level Russian, with most achieving grade 9 or A* through focused, well-structured lessons that build confidence and exam skills. I also offer practical, engaging lessons for anyone learning Russian for enjoyment,...
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£76/hr
5.0
Michaela K
Effective Russian tutor
Hello, Let me introduce myself. My name is Michaela and I am a native Czech tutor with experience in teaching Czech, Russian and English languages. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in linguistics and a Master’s Degree in interpreting. I have worked as a language tutor for the last 6 years during which I have taught different age groups. I specialise in one-to-one lessons and tuition via Skype lesson. I am a caring, patient and active person. I consider myself a creative and positively minded person and I enjoy working with people. I like new challenges and I am not afraid to try new things. I like lan...
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£30/hr
5.0
Annie V
Patient, passionate, confidence building Russian tutoring
I’m a friendly, patient, and adaptive tutor with a strong passion for helping students build confidence and improve their understanding in a supportive environment. I have experience working with younger students through helping my siblings with their learning, which has taught me how to explain topics clearly, stay patient, and adapt my teaching style to different learning needs and personalities. My teaching approach is calm, engaging, and easy to follow, as I believe students learn best when they feel comfortable asking questions and learning at their own pace.In addition, I spent two years t...
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£41/hr
5.0
David M
GCSE Russian Tutor
I am passionate about learning, speaking and teaching languages. I have lived and worked in many countries and love learning about different cultures and people. For many years I have been a business manager, trainer and coach and am skilled in understanding the student's challenges and ambitions. I have always been good at exams and have lots of tips and tricks for revising. Oral exams are another favourite and we can practice while having fun. My English is excellent and I train adults in public speaking and self confidence. This rubs off on my students. If you really push me on the aspects of...
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£28/hr
4.8
Rich D
Creative Russian tutor
As a PGCE-qualified modern foreign languages teacher, I have over 20 years’ experience tutoring French and Russian on a one-to-one basis.I teach French and Russian, as well as English as a Second Language. I have taught modern languages in secondary schools and continue to tutor French weekly. I also support learners of English, drawing on 25 years’ experience teaching English in both voluntary and paid roles.Lessons involve regular, thorough practice of all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. I use a wide variety of visual resources and worksheets to provide structured pra...
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£31/hr
5.0
Mary D
Dedicated Russian English, Ukrainian and Russian tutor
Passionate language tutor Love for languages and communication Inspiring confidence and motivation Supportive and encouraging approach. I’ve always been surrounded by languages through my studies in Philology and my work as a translator.I have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Literature, along with a Level 6 Diploma in Public Service Interpreting. And I know what it feels like to learn a language from scratch, so I enjoy helping students overcome that barrier and start expressing themselves with confidence. Seeing that “it finally clicks” moment is what keeps me motivated. I have been tutoring and tea...
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98% of our students said
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Find a tutor Veronika R
I couldn’t recommend Veronika enough! I only started the Russian A-level course in Year 13 and with her help I was able to achieve an A*. As I already speak Russian, my main challenge was getting used to the A-Level course, exam technique and knowing exactly what was expected of me. She was incredibly knowledgeable, supportive and patient and always explained things clearly. She played a huge part in helping me achieve my A*, and I’m so grateful for all her help throughout the year. I would definitely recommend her to anyone doing Russian!
Sophia W
14th Aug 2026
Ekaterina E
Ekaterina is friendly and encouraging and her lessons always feel lively and personal. She brings in real-life examples and cultural context that make learning the language much more interesting! I really enjoy how she mixes conversation practice with grammar and uses different resources like online quizzes, short texts, and discussions. I always come away feeling like I’ve learned something useful! :)
Svenja S
5th Oct 2025
Rich D
My daughter has had 3 lessons so far with Rich for Russian A Level. He is a dedicated teacher and is very engaged in the lessons. He is friendly and makes the sessions interesting and relevant. Highly recommend.
Julia A
28th Sep 2025
Elina K
Elina's lessons have been very helpful to me for multiple reasons. She's helped me a lot with improving my vocabulary, speaking confidence, and grammar. We've focused equally on all of these things and this has me progressing evenly in all areas.
Elina is very friendly and easy-going. This creates a positive environment where it's easy to learn. She's also a native Russian speaker, and so her understanding of Russian is obviously very advanced. Her English is great too, which makes things easier for a native English speaker like me, as she can translate Russian into English easily.
Adam T
14th Apr 2025
Svetlana D
Svietlana is a very knowledgable teacher, who is very keen on boosting students’ knowledge, abilities and confidence. I would definitely recommend her if you want to improve your Russian or pass exams with flying colours.
Luda M
26th Dec 2024
Tatiana B
Excellent Tutor! Able to go from beginner to advanced.
Danila K
24th Sep 2024
Ciaran T
Great lessons for Russian beginners ! Ciaran understands exactly how I a French and English speaking person could interpret certain words and specificities of the Russian language. That helps me understand better and makes the lesson enjoyable !!
Christophe C
4th May 2024
Yelena Y
Yelena is an excellent tutor.
My 17 years old daughter find very helpful and easy to understand Russian having lessons with her. Yelena is patient and excellent teacher.
I highly recommend Yelena.
Aliona I
29th Jan 2024
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