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Diana Orlova
Professional TeacherTeaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
Ukrainian
French
English
Other
Certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native Russian speaker
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
Ukrainian
French
English
Other
Certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native Russian speaker
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From UkraineLiving in Other, France (12:46 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 30, 2024InterestsReadingEnvironment & NatureHistoryMusic
I am a certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language, a native Russian speaker, and a graduate of Moscow State University — the most prestigious university in Russia.
Originally from Russia, I live in France now.Me as a Teacher
Teaching is not just my profession, it's my passion. I regularly participate in professional development courses, educational events, and conferences to stay up to date with the latest teaching methods and to exchange experience with colleagues from around the world.
To support learners beyond the classroom, I also created a YouTube channel called "Russian Language Lessons for Foreigners", where I share practical tips, explanations, and engaging content to make learning Russian both effective and enjoyable.
My teaching style is friendly, patient, and student-centered. I believe that everyone can learn Russian — with the right approach and a bit of motivation! My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are conducted in Russian to ensure maximum immersion in the language environment. I speak clearly and slowly, and use English or French only when absolutely necessary.
Each lesson is comprehensive and includes:
• phonetic practice,
• grammar explanations,
• thematic conversations and situational dialogues,
• reading and listening exercises with follow-up questions,
• vocabulary presented mainly through images and context.
At the end of each session, we watch and listen to songs by popular Russian performers — a fun and effective way to boost listening skills and cultural awareness.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Diploma - Moscow State University - 2023
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - Current
Teacher of Russian as a foreign language
Education
2003 - 2005
Master's - Specialised in Enterprise Economics
Work Experience
2006 - 2012
Head of the Human Resources Department
5.0
Rating
18
Students
214
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
5 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
RUSSIAN A2-B1: SPEAK AND UNDERSTAND!
A2 - B1Language Essentials201 lessons completed
USD 15.00
RUSSIAN FOR BEGINNERS
A1Language Essentials3 lessons completed
USD 15.00
RUSSIAN FOR ALL OCCASIONS B2-C1
B2 - C1Language Essentials5 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
9 Reviews
Christy
41 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Excellent instructor! I have a college minor in Russian language but have not had any practice or exposure in ~20 years so I've forgotten a LOT. I was looking for something structured to help me with the gaps in my memory of grammar while encouraging reading/pronunciation, vocabulary acquisition, and practice of grammar. Diana does an excellent job with each course with weekly homework and supplemental, videos to watch between classes. Highly recommend!
Apr 26, 2025
Alexandra
42 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Мне нравится дружную атмосферу во времени уроков. Диана использует разные материалы и методы и выбирает интересные темы. Спасибо, Диана!
Feb 7, 2025
Fanny
2 Russian lessons
C'était une super première leçon avec Diana. Le matériel choisi est super et Diana est patiente et très préparée!
Dec 1, 2025
Jessica
45 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Diana est une excellente prof de russe. Elle est très professionnelle et elle explique bien les spécificités de cette belle langue. J'ai beaucoup appris en peu de temps, grâce à elle.
Diana is an excellent Russian teacher. She is highly professional and clearly explains the specificities of this beautiful language. Thanks to her, I have learned a lot in short time.
Apr 12, 2025
Selmer
11 Russian lessons
I’m really enjoying learning Russian with Diana. All her lessons are well prepared and she is very patient and supportive. She always explains things clearly, which makes the lessons not only effective but also very enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend Diana!
Dec 16, 2025
Mark Jakubiec
13 Russian lessons
I'm very happy with Diana's lessons. She is well prepared with structure material. Also, her patience is much appreciated. I recommend her to anyone wishing to learn the Russian language.
Aug 28, 2025
Trial Lesson
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