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Katja Vertelina

Professional Teacher

Teaches

Russian

Native

Speaks

English

Dutch

Other

Let’s Make Russian Easy and Enjoyable for You

Teaches

Russian

Native

Speaks

English

Dutch

Other

Let’s Make Russian Easy and Enjoyable for You

About Me

Me as a Teacher

My lessons & teaching style

Resume & Certificates

From Russian FederationLiving in Other, Finland (15:30 UTC+03:00)

About Me

italki teacher since Jul 10, 2019

InterestsTravelEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsFoodSports & Fitness

Hi there, and thanks for checking out my profile! (Please note that my profile video is a bit outdated 🤭 I'm working on that! For a more current glimpse of how I look and speak, check out my personal lifestyle vlog on YouTube (@katjavertelina) I’m originally from Moscow, but since 2021 I’ve been living in the Netherlands — and in 2025, I moved to beautiful Finnish Lapland. My passion for languages led me to study linguistics at university in Moscow, where I also completed a course in teaching Russian as a foreign language. For five years, I was a proud member of the Easy Russian team, creating educational content for Russian learners on YouTube.

Me as a Teacher

My students often tell me they’ve never felt so confident speaking Russian as they do during our lessons — and that makes me really happy! I believe the best way to build this kind of confidence is by not being afraid to make mistakes, while I gently correct them and help you notice patterns. I know what it’s like to learn a foreign language — not just as a teacher, but also as a student. I speak English and Dutch (not perfectly, but I'm still learning), and right now I’m a beginner in Finnish. That helps me understand your challenges and guide you with patience and encouragement so you can speak as much as possible — because that’s what we’re here for!

My lessons & teaching style

I tailor my lessons to fit your goals, so we can choose the approach that works best for you: 📚 Structured Lessons: These include textbooks, learning materials, and homework to help you learn Russian in a clear, organized way. 💬 Conversation Practice: We’ll dive into topics you’re passionate about, helping you improve your Russian by expressing yourself freely. You can book the lesson type that best fits your needs! During our lessons, I’ll take notes to highlight any grammar or vocabulary areas where you can improve. No matter which type of lesson you choose, you’ll get plenty of speaking practice—guaranteed! 😊 I can’t wait to meet you in our first lesson!

My teaching material

Text Documents
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Flashcards
Quizzes

Certificates

Диплом о профессиональной переподготовке - Российский Государственный Гуманитарный Университет (РГГУ) - 2017Программа профессиональной переподготовки "Русский язык как иностранный"

Certificate verified

Education

2005 - 2010

Bachelor’s - Менеджмент организацииИнститут Международной Торговли и Права

2015 - 2019

Bachelor’s - Перевод и переводоведениеРоссийский Государственный Гуманитарный Университет (РГГУ)

Work Experience

2017 - Current

преподаватель русского языка как иностранногоЧастные занятия - Москва, Russian Federation

2018 - 2021

Co-producerEasy Languages - Moscow, Russian FederationTalking to people while shooting videos for Easy Russian and Easy Dutch and working with the text for subtitles helps to look at the language from learner's point of view. The way people speak Russian in real life differs a lot and I use these aspects while teaching.

5.0

Rating

116

Students

1,138

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

5.0

Rating

116

Students

1138

Lessons

99%

Attendance rate

100%

Response rate

Russian Lessons

Trial Lesson

51 lessons completed

USD 10.00+

Conversational Russian Lessons

A1 - C2

Conversation

99 lessons completed

USD 18.00+

Russian Basics for Beginners

A1 - A2

Language Essentials

12 lessons completed

USD 26.00+

Package with 6% off

Availability

Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)

139 Reviews

Thomas

96 Russian lessons

Teacher’s pick

You can now every word and still freeze when you have to speak. Katja makes sure you feel comfortable and confident to speak without hesitation.

Aug 9, 2021

Hela

21 Russian lessons

Teacher’s pick

Katja is a super teacher. Learning from her is effortless and uncomplicated. She explains the nuances of the language and is very patient when I forget some words. I have not yet had an hour spent with her where I did not feel I haven't 100% benefited from the lesson. I highly recommend her.

Mar 26, 2021

David

1 Russian lesson

Большое спасибо и удачи!

Mar 6, 2024

Annie

2 Russian lessons

Teacher’s pick

Really enjoyed my lesson with Katja! I felt super comfortable as she was very patient and attentive while I spoke. I like that she spoke Russian for the duration of the lesson and refrained from speaking in English, unless it was necessary.

May 7, 2021