Certified Russian teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Certified Russian teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Other, Russian Federation (23:54 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 19, 2013
InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravel
Привет! My name’s Polina. I’m a Russian teacher, holding a Master’s degree with honors in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language from Nizhny Novgorod Linguistic University.
Outside of teaching, I enjoy learning languages, sports, music, reading, board games, and traveling.
Since 2013, I’ve helped learners worldwide master Russian online.
My students say I make even tough grammar click, and that I'm patient, well-prepared, and friendly.
I teach all levels, including complete beginners.
During our lessons you will be:
- Speaking Russian. A lot.
- Improving your pronunciation.
- Learning essential grammar.
- Progressively increasing your vocabulary.
- Learning about Russian culture and traditions.
During classes, I often use the interactive learning platform as well as Google Docs, so it is recommended that you use a laptop or a desktop.
My teaching material
Certificates
Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language - Moscow State University - 2017
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2013 - Current
Russian teacherItalki
2018 - 2020
English and French teacherPublic school - Russian Federation
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Translation and Interpretation (French & English)Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University
2023 - 2026
Master's - Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign LanguageLinguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod
5.0
Rating
249
Students
3,215
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
249
Students
3215
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
118 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Russian for all levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials411 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 5% off
Asynchronous lessons
A1 - B1Language Essentials6 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
685 Reviews
All
English
Russian
Jack Barganier
42 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Polina is fantastic! She made me speak Russian from the very first lesson, which I really love. Her lessons involve a mix of grammar lessons and conversation practice that works really well.
Feb 1, 2024
Gretchen
49 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great lesson! I have learned more grammar in two classes with Polina than I learned in one semester with another teacher. She moves at a quick pace through the grammar so that I can start speaking as soon as possible. I am enjoying my lessons with her!
Mar 12, 2018
Augusto
27 Russian lessons
Fantastic teacher . Unfotunately I missed ( my fault!) thé today lesson
I scheduled for the 26.8 :09.00
Aug 25, 2025
Thomas Graff
23 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I find it hard to imagine how a language teacher could be better than Polina. She’s friendly, fun, professional, extraordinarily intelligent, and endlessly patient in the face of my relentless stupid mistakes! She is incredibly encouraging, and I am indebted to her for making the process of learning such a challenging language feel accessible and achievable. I was very quickly given the confidence to converse (in a fashion), and all the while, errors in word use or pronunciation (however subtle), assiduously noted and carefully corrected. Lesson topics are tailored to my personal interests and her homework resources are clearly the product of a great deal of care and effort. Every aspect of learning with her has become a real source of enjoyment in my weekly routine. Спасибо!
Sep 15, 2022
Raphaël
54 Russian lessons
Polina is excellent - very patient, well-organized, and attentive. She always remembers exactly where we left off, gives helpful homework, and makes every lesson productive and enjoyable.
Oct 6, 2025
Marco Riv
10 Russian lessons
Polina is an amazing Russian teacher! She’s full of energy and makes every lesson exciting, even the tricky parts suddenly feel simple when she explains them. Her classes are fun, inspiring, and full of fascinating cultural touches. Learning with her just fantastic.