Online
Khristina / Христина
Professional TeacherTeaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsDo you want to start speaking Russian well or for the exam or lessons for your child? I can help!
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Specialties
BusinessTest PreparationKidsDo you want to start speaking Russian well or for the exam or lessons for your child? I can help!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Moscow, Russian Federation (12:24 UTC+03:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 16, 2014InterestsMusicBusiness & FinanceArtHistoryReading
Здравствуйте! Hello! Bonjour! Hallo! Ciao! ¡Hola! Olá! 你好! こんにちは! Γειά σου! नमस्ते!
I'm a professional online teacher of the Russian language with a master’s degree in Russian as a Foreign language at Moscow State University.
I love languages and have learned several from Europe and Asia. I deeply understand your challenge, to help you I improve my teaching skills every day and explain any material in the easiest way possible.
My first master’s degree is in psychology, I can help you with reducing stress before exams, public speaking, and culture shock.Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching online since 2011 and it is my full-time job. I have taught people from many countries and different ages, children (3-15 years old) and adults (16-90+).
If you have doubts about your age – “It's never too late and never too early”. ⌛
I will be glad to help you with:
✅ general learning of Russian from 0 level to C2
✅ practicing speaking in Russian with accent reduction
✅ Russian exams at any level
✅ learning Russian for business
✅ public speaking
✅ homework
✅ writing
and subject including
✅ Russian history
✅ literature
✅ arts (my bachelor’s degree is in the arts). My lessons & teaching style
I offer a personal program for every student depending on their goals and interests. The books, sites, and materials are chosen personally for your level, interests, and goals as well. I use the best from a lot of teaching methods and my own created program and materials.
✅ For a class with me you need:
The Internet and a computer (for more in-depth study – a Russian keyboard) ⌨
For ideal listening – headphones (with an external microphone is a big + ) but without headphones, it’s also OK
And be on time ⏲
That’s it. ✔
❓ Any other questions?
Please don’t hesitate to contact me.
I'm looking forward to meeting you in my class! 🤟My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
MBA - Moscow Buisness School - 2019
Certificate verified
Teaching English as a Foreign Language - BridgeTEFL - 2017Master Diploma with 120 hours of study
Certificate verified
Course in English Grammar - BridgeTEFL - 2017
Certificate verified
Understanding language: learning and teaching - University of Southampton and British Council - 2016
Certificate verified
Fundamentals of digital photo - Moscow Photo School - 2016
Certificate verified
TOEFLx: TOEFL test preparation - ETSx - 2016
Certificate verified
Digital storytelling: Filmmaking for the Web - University of Birmingham - 2016
Certificate verified
TORFL teacher - Moscow State University - 2016
Certificate verified
Methods of teaching RFL for children - Moscow State University - 2016Methods of teaching Russian as a foreign language for children
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2014 - 2024
Teacher* Teach individual and group classes
* Make personal programs for every student depending on their goals and interests
* Help to achieve the needed level from A0 to C2 (fluency)
* Prepare for Russian exams at any level
* Teach Buisness Russian
* Reduce the accent
* Help with homework
2014 - 2022
Teacher* Made personal programs for every student depending on their goals and interests
* Helped to achieve the needed level from A0 to C2 (fluency)
* Prepared for Russian exams at any level
* Taught Buisness Russian
* Reduced the accent
* Helped with homework
2016 - 2017
Teacher* Made personal programs for every student depending on their goals and interests
* Helped to achieve the needed level from A0 to C2 (fluency)
* Prepared students for TORFL exams
* Reduced the accent
2014 - 2015
Teacher* Made personal programs for every student depending on their goals and interests
* Helped to achieve the needed level from A0 to C2 (fluency)
* Prepared students for TORFL exams
* Taught Buisness Russian
* Reduced the accent
* Helped with homework
2013 - 2014
Teacher* Taught individual and group classes
* Prepared students for TORFL exams
* Supported students in their job search by helping them write their resumes in Russian and helped them prepare for job interviews
* Wrote all lesson plans, created study materials
(for example, educational games, dialogues, Russian grammatical materials)
* Instructed corporate employees in Business Russian, simulating everyday business situations
* Conducted seminars about Russian History, literature, and culture
2012 - 2013
Tutor* Assisted teachers conducting lessons
* Assisted students prepare for TORFL exams
* Taught individual and group classes
* Supported students in their job search by helping them write their resumes in Russian and helped them prepare for job interviews
* Wrote all lesson plans, created study materials
(for example, educational games, dialogues, Russian grammatical materials)
* Conducted seminars about Russian History, literature, and culture
2011 - 2012
Tutor* Assisted students prepare for Russian and Literature exams
* Assisted students prepare for Art History exam
* Assisted students with their homework
Education
2015 - 2016
Master's - Teaching Russian as a foreign languageIn addition to studying how to teach Russian as a Foreign language, I studied Slavic languages, language history, conducted research in psycholinguistics
2009 - 2015
Master's - Pedagogics and Psychology* the equivalent of a bachelor's degree major in creative abilities and activity of the cerebral hemispheres
* the equivalent of a master's degree major in psycholinguistics -- language acquisition
2009 - 2014
Bachelor’s - Painter-stainer, teacherStudied painting, drawing, sculpture, design, art history, and art teaching
Work Experience
2010 - 2024
Illustrator/Photographer/Videographer
2020 - 2024
TeacherConduct master classes for Russian language teachers
2023 - 2024
Volunteer TeacherHelp students who cannot afford paid tutoring
2009 - 2023
Volunteer* Assisted the elderly and refugees
* Helped homeless animals, wildlife conservation
5.0
Rating
693
Students
10.7k
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
406 lessons completed
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💬 Speaking Russian
A1 - C2Conversation1,821 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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📝 Подготовка к экзаменам русского языка ТРКИ / TORFL
A1 - C2Test Preparation980 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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✨ Russian for children / Русский для детей
A1 - C2Kids2,018 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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⭐ Russian for beginners / Русский для начинающих
A1 - A2Language Essentials3,146 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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📈 Русский для продолжающих (B1-C2 уровни)
B1 - C2Language Essentials2,153 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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💼 Business Russian / Русский для бизнеса
A1 - C2Business7 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (45)
Podcast (44)
Quiz (98)
1,752 Reviews
Mark Gandelman
460 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Большое спасибо тебе, дорогая Христина.
Христина очень терпеливая, веселая, и испытанная. За три года мы прочитали стихи и книги, обсудили о фильмах, сериалах и новостях, и поиграли много игры. Мне так повезло что, я нашел Христину.
Dec 2, 2025
Tikwiza
250 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson with Khristina. I am continuously amazed at the level of detail we can go into during our lessons when she explains complex grammar topics. I always feel I leave the class knowing more of the Russian language and leave feeling l excited that I actually understood the grammar which is all explained in examples. Khristina is patient, very good at providing history to any topic we discuss and enthusiastic about teaching her native language. The lessons go by so quickly! Thank you for making Russian such a joy to learn!
Jun 22, 2018
Andrew Domsic
43 Russian lessons
We very much enjoy Khristina. She is very good with kids. Very patient and engaging.
Nov 15, 2025
Angela
410 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Khristina does a wonderful job working with my daughter. She is encouraging and positive. My daughter is excited to work with her.
Dec 26, 2018
Yana Lewis
142 Russian lessons
Thank you, Khristina, for your patience with my teens. Their vocabulary is improving, and more importantly their interest in learning Russian is on the rise.
Nov 22, 2025
Ш.Л
256 Russian lessons
Уроки с Христиной сильно изменили мою жизнь 🦋. Мир внутри меня стал очень красивым. Раньше была только темная комната и сейчас в этом мире процветает сад красивых цветов и незабываемого аромата 💐. Эти цветы символизируют мой рост, силу, красоту, доброту, искренность, смелость мечтать, желание осуществить свои мечты и так далее. И один из этих цветов символизирует мою верную любовь к русскому языку.
Изучение русского языка – возможность испытывать новый мир, общаться с красивыми людьми и погружаться в культуру, богатая символизмом. Русский всегда будет моим любимым иностранным языком 🇷🇺.
Nothing worth doing comes easy. И изучение русского языка никогда не будет легким просто потому что великое и великолепная поездка не может быть простой.
Я очень благодарна, что мы с Христиной познакомились в декабре 2019. Она такая женщина и личность, у которой есть сила менять жизни людей и людей к лучшему.
Огромное тебе спасибо, дорогая Христина ❤️. Ты дала мне возможность стать звездой! 🌟
Sep 30, 2025
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