Hello! My name is Ksana. I am a professional Russian language teacher from Siberia and I have been teaching Russian as a foreign language since 2012.
For me, Russian is not only grammar and vocabulary, but also culture, everyday thinking and real spoken language. I enjoy working with motivated students who value consistency, depth and meaningful progress.
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I work with adult learners who value clear structure and steady progress in Russian. My lessons are well-organised and focused: we work on accuracy, expand active vocabulary and gradually make your speech more natural and confident.
I explain how the language works and help you notice patterns, so learning feels challenging but clear and manageable. You always understand what we are working on and how it supports your progress.
I’m attentive and supportive during lessons and expect reasonable involvement between classes. This approach suits learners who prefer depth, clarity and long-term results.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are structured, focused and goal-oriented. We work on speaking accuracy, vocabulary expansion and confident use of grammar in real communication. Lessons are adapted to your level and needs, but always follow a clear logic and progression.
I work from a quiet, comfortable home office, so nothing distracts us from the lesson.
I use a flipped classroom approach: you explore new material at home, and during the lesson we practice, clarify and speak as much as possible. Regular homework helps you progress faster.
I also create personalized Quizlet sets to help you remember and reuse new vocabulary.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
Certificates
Practical methods of teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (lexical aspect) - Pushkin State Russian Language Institute - 2017
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Practical methods of teaching Russian as a Foreign Language - Pushkin State Russian Language Institute - 2017
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TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Module 2 - University of Cambridge (Language Assessment) - 2016Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching, Band 4
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TKT (Teaching Knowledge Test) Module 1 - University of Cambridge (Language Assessment) - 2016Language and background to language learning and teaching, Band 4
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Diploma - Irkutsk State Linguistic University - 2010Honour Degree
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Education
2017 - 2017
Other - Practical methods of teaching Russian as a Foreign LanguagePushkin State Russian Language Institute
2005 - 2010
Other - Linguist. Teacher of English and FrenchIrkutsk State Linguistic University
Work Experience
2012 - 2013
Teacher of RussianRussian Language Centre - Phuket, Thailand
2014 - Current
Online language tutorItalki HK Limited - Irkutsk, Russian Federation
5.0
Rating
396
Students
4,358
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
396
Students
4358
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Russian
English
Trial Lesson
141 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Russian: Conversation with outcomes
B1 - C1Conversation1,510 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 15% off
General Russian A2-C1 (Please read the description)
A2 - C1Language Essentials1,248 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 14% off
Russian for beginners
A1Language Essentials531 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 14% off
Trial lesson (30 MINUTES - please read the description)
A1 - C1Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 12.00
Асинхронные занятия по РКИ B1 - C1 (читай описание)
B1 - C1Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 15% off
Purpose-Clause Practice Set: conjunction ЧТОБЫ (Self-Study Practice) - PROMO price!
A2 - B2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 24.00
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (1)
1,004 Reviews
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David
89 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ksana has been an incredible teacher. I came in with a very specific goal - to improve my conversational Russian while I am taking a university course that focuses more on writing - and she has put together a lesson structure that is perfectly tailored to goals, my current level, and my interests. She also writes down the key points of our conversation so I can return to it after our lessons, and makes flashcards with phrases we used in our lesson - which means that I am learning how to say the things that are most directly relevant to the conversations I want to be having. The way she breaks down difficult grammatical concepts provides a level of clarity that I have not been able to find anywhere else. I cannot recommend her as a teacher strongly enough!
Aug 15, 2023
Jeremy
13 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
When I talk to Ksana I feel so lucky that I have found a teacher who can give me so much clearly understandable information. Ksana knows how to communicate well. She is the type of person that you could talk to all day. If you want someone who is interesting to talk to, who understands how to explain the nuances of Russian and who obviously loves languages in general, then my advice is to choose Ksana!
Apr 22, 2017
Carolina
76 Russian lessons
I have learned a bunch of languages online and offline, and Ksana is definitely one of the best teachers I ever had! She is very encouraging and adapts the lessons, schedule, and content to my individual needs - I highly recommend learning with her!
Nov 14, 2024
Alla
22 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ksana has been really flexible in working with me on the areas of my Russian language learning that I want to focus on. She is so patient and knows how to provide corrections and vocabulary naturally throughout conversation, without making it feel like a formal classroom. She has a creative and thoughtful way to explain grammar so that the language is memorable. Highly recommend Ksana for any level or language goal!