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Polina
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Russian
Native
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English
French
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Portuguese
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
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Other, Russian Federation (14:22 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 19, 2013InterestsMusicSports & FitnessTravel
Hello everyone!
My name is Polina and I'm from Russia.
Currently I'm doing my master's degree in teaching Russian as a foreign language (The Linguistics University of Nizhny Novgorod, Russia).
I'm focused on self-improvement and I have many interests: languages, sports, music, reading, video games, board games, traveling.
Me as a Teacher
I’ve been teaching Russian online since 2013, when I was in my second year at university. I absolutely love my job!
In 2017, I've got my diploma in teaching Russian as a foreign language. I've completed my studies with excellent grades at Moscow State University, one of Russia's most prestigious institutions of higher learning.
*CANCELLATION POLICY*
● You can reschedule/cancel a lesson at least 24 hours in advance of your lesson time, after that, if you decide to reschedule/cancel, the refund will be at my discretion.
● If you are late for more than 15 minutes without letting me know, the lesson won't take place and full payment will be collected.
Please be considerate of my schedule!My lessons & teaching style
I teach all levels of Russian, even if you are an extreme beginner.
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 teacher
2018 - 2020
English and French teacher
Education
2012 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Translation and Interpretation (French & English)
2023 - Current
Master's - Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
5.0
Rating
248
Students
3,115
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
117 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Russian for all levels
A1 - C2Language Essentials317 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
684 Reviews
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Russian
English

Jack Barganier
36 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
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.
Aug 15, 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
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
Raphaël
26 Russian lessons
Polina is patient, explains concepts clearly, and tailors each lesson with a great mix of topics. Regular new material keeps lessons engaging while steadily improving real-life Russian skills.
Jul 14, 2025

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