Katja Vertelina
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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 (20:42 UTC+03:00)
About Me
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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(Please note that my profile video is a bit outdated 🤭 I'm working on that!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 организации
2015 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Перевод и переводоведение
Work Experience
2017 - Current
преподаватель русского языка как иностранного
2018 - 2021
Co-producerTalking 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
111
Students
1,114
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
48 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Conversational Russian Lessons
A1 - C2Conversation89 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Russian Basics for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 6% off
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138 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
Nathan
4 Russian lessons
Спасибо за урок. Я очень много учил. в следующий раз я буду вовремя.
Jun 14, 2021
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
David
1 Russian lesson
Большое спасибо и удачи!
Mar 6, 2024
Nathan
4 Russian lessons
Спасибо! Очень интересно узнать чем отличаются русская и голландская культура.
Jun 9, 2021
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