Russian teacher Kanykei

Kanykei

Community Tutor
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
Kyrgyz
Native
English
Polish
French
Other
Certified Russian teacher with a passion for language learning)
From KyrgyzstanLiving in Biskek, Kyrgyzstan (17:53 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 11, 2022
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Hey there! Love languages? Me too! As a certified Russian teacher and fellow learner (currently tackling Polish!), I get the struggles—and the joys—of mastering a new language. My approach is all about conversational Russian that’s actually useful—think real-life chats, not textbook drills. Born in Kyrgyzstan and raised speaking Russian, I bring native fluency to the table, combined with a teacher’s knack for breaking down complex concepts into bite-sized, manageable pieces. I know firsthand how daunting it can be to learn a new language (hello, Polish!), but I also know how rewarding it is to start to 'get it finally.' That’s why I’m passionate about making learning dynamic!
5.0
Rating
491
Students
5401
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Russian Lessons

Trial Lesson
130 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
For old students (BEFORE 01.05.25) - Russian conversational lessons│ Разговорные уроки русского языка
A2 -  C2

Conversation

1,957 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 8% off
For old students (BEFORE 01.05.25) - Russian structured lessons │ Структурированные уроки русского языка
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

2,466 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 8% off
📘Structured Russian: Grammar & Vocabulary Focus for New Students
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

182 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
🗣️Conversational Russian for New Students
A2 -  C2

Conversation

84 lessons completed
USD 8.50+
Package with 6% off

Availability

My creations
Vocabulary (6)
Quiz (1)

405 Reviews

Daniel LaBrash
103 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kanykei is an excellent tutor. She is very punctual and organized. I appreciate that she is patient and adapts to her students' needs. She seems to be a genuinely caring person who is interested in helping you learn a language. She is very comfortable to work with and I do not feel awkward in making mistakes.
Jun 6, 2023
Student Amir Golan
Amir Golan
82 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kanykei is a really great teacher! The time with her is flying fast - she's so fun to talk with. And she makes sure not only to teach me new words, but also to integrate them in my vocabulary. Learning Russian has never seemed to be as fun as with her!
Jul 13, 2022
Student Jonas H.E. Jensen
Jonas H.E. Jensen
1 Russian lesson
Kanykei was incredibly helpful with explanations of the fine details of grammar. Highly recommended.
Mar 19, 2026
Student Jang Hyongwook
Jang Hyongwook
101 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kanykei is the best teacher for beginner. Thanks to her kind explanation and patient attitude, I've learned basic grammars and started to make sentences using them. Also she offers tailored lesson. She prepares the material just for your level of Russian, and she encourages me to speak even though it would be very basic, broken sentences. Before I met her, I had felt that I never communicate using Russian, but now I dream to chat in Russia someday. Big thanks to her!
Aug 10, 2022
Student Tristin T-M
Tristin T-M
6 Russian lessons
She understands English very well, but will encourage you to speak Russian to promote confidence. If you have any issues she can switch to English without any problem. She's very knowledgeable, polite, understanding and easy to speak to. These are important qualities to have when you're teaching a difficult language, so I recommend anyone interested in learning Russian to learn from her.
Mar 21, 2026
Edward
229 Russian lessons
Kanykei has been my teacher for several years now. I really like her as a teacher and as a person. She's been very flexible, adapting to my learning style and pace. I recommend her without hesitation.
Mar 2, 2026