Hi! My name is Maria and I’m a native Russian speaker. I’m a person who LOVES languages and different cultures!
My bachelor's degree is in teaching Russian as a native and foreign language. I also work as a teacher in an online school and teach Russian to bilingual children. I have students who have successfully passed ТРКИ (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language - TORFL) and GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education - Russian). At the moment I'm in the "Technology in Education" program at university in Siberia (The National Research Tomsk State University).
I'm in love with my job, so I have a lot of energy to help with your language jorney!
We will definitely find common ground😺
My creations
Me as a Teacher
My teaching style depends on your goal🎯
I love helpful lessons and use effective textbooks, learning platforms, and my own materials (presentations, worksheets, tests).
The grammar exercises are very useful, but I believe the creative and conversational aspects are meaningful as well. I have a plan for each class but I’m open to any suggestions and ideas.
We will watch videos, play language games and have fun. It definitely won’t be boring!
By the way, are you ready to get funny pictures in our chat?😸
My lessons & teaching style
On Italki I offer 3 types of lesson: Speaking practice, Russian cases and General Russian [details in the lesson description].
I believe that communication is very important for learning any language. It may be difficult at first, but with time you will be able to speak Russian confidently. You will be immersed in the language environment from the first class✔
Here I just want to say that your attitude means a lot!
Thanks for your trust, can’t wait to see you!
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Video files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Russian as a foreign language - Kuban State University - 2023
Teaching experience
2024 - Current
Russian teacher for bilingualsOnline School - Moscow, Russian Federation
Education
2024 - 2025
Bachelor’s - Technology in EducationNational Research Tomsk State Universityundefined
2020 - 2025
Bachelor’s - Education. Russian language and literatureKuban State University
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Rating
160
Students
1,752
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
160
Students
1752
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
17 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
🗣 SPEAKING PRACTICE/ РАЗГОВОРНАЯ ПРАКТИКА
A2 - C1Conversation767 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 8% off
👩💻 RUSSIAN CASES
A1 - B1Language Essentials627 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 8% off
💁♀️GENERAL RUSSIAN
A1 - B2Language Essentials331 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 8% off
Availability
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142 Reviews
Tanja
44 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is a great teacher of russian language and a very kind and friendly person. I enjoy every lesson with her and can only recommend her. Her lessons are always well prepared and never boring. She uses a lot of different materials, gives homework if you want to and is always ready to answer any questions.
Oct 10, 2024
italki218119
90 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
My son has been with Maria for a quite long time . She is very kind and patient, willing to adapt the course to the appropriate level which better suits for my son . Highly recommend
Aug 12, 2023
Jade
13 Russian lessons
If you're looking for an attentive Russian teacher, she is the one! Maria has not only helped my vocabulary expand, but become such a great friend in the process. If you're looking for someone who caters to your specific needs - you gotta book with her! I feel so much more confident with my Russian, and I always leave class feeling good about myself. Thank you Maria!!
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas
94 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maria is a brillant teacher. I followed Maria's lessons for more than a year, and my russian level has considerably increased. Maria provides an exceptionnal support for the grammar and the conversation. Thanks to Maria's help, I managed to pass the ТРКИ В1 and I feel very confident in passing the B2 level in june, which already represents a huge level of confidence and knowledge in the russian language.
In addition to being a patient and supportive teacher, Maria is also a kind and clever person: Maria has all the necessary qualities to bring you to the very best of the russian language, and I would strongly recommend any students to get Maria's classes.
May 6, 2024
Robyn
14 Russian lessons
I had a lot of opportunity to speak, get corrections, and learn new phrases. It was a great lesson. Thank you!
Jun 15, 2025
Colin
3 Russian lessons
Maria is so great! Very easy to understand everything and I can’t wait to take more lessons. Highly recommend!