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Ekaterina
Professional TeacherTeaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
German
Serbian
Other
Professional, friendly Russian language teacher with 8 years of experience and a good sense of humor
Teaches
Russian
Native
Speaks
English
German
Serbian
Other
Professional, friendly Russian language teacher with 8 years of experience and a good sense of humor
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From Russian FederationLiving in Munich, Germany (10:10 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 6, 2021InterestsArtWritingMusicTravelReading
Hello! My name is Ekaterina (or simply Katya), and I’m a teacher of Russian as a foreign language. I’m an open-minded, positive, and friendly person with a good sense of humor (at least I think so, haha).
I enjoy traveling, photography, playing the guitar, reading, and learning languages. I also adore dogs, rock music, and stand-up comedy 😄 And most importantly — I truly love the Russian language!
Besides Russian, I speak English, German, and Serbian, so even if you're a complete beginner, we will easily find a way to communicate.
I have also lived in different regions of Russia — from the south to Lake Baikal in Siberia — and can share real-life insights into everyday life in Russia.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in philology and journalism, as well as a master’s degree in linguistics with a specialization in Russian as a foreign language. I studied at the Higher School of Economics, one of the leading universities in Russia.
With over 8 years of teaching experience, I have worked at a language school in Sochi and at the Munich Volkshochschule, and now teach mainly online. Over the years, I have worked with students of different ages (6–85), nationalities, and levels (A0–C2).
Creating a friendly atmosphere is very important to me. Your goals always come first, so every lesson is tailored to your needs, using a variety of materials and resources.
My goal is to help you start speaking Russian as quickly as possible. I explain even complex topics in a simple and engaging wa...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Audio files
- Flashcards
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Graphs and charts
Certificates
Language Teaching Trends - Academy of teaching professionals RKI.TODAY - 2023
Certificate verified
My actual grades in master's studies - Higher School of Economics - 2021I get the highest grades for the Master's programme "Russian as a Foreign Language in Cross-Linguistic and Cross-Cultural Perspective"
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Letter of recommendation - Higher School of Economics - 2021This later was written by my professor
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Letters for the Fulbright program - Ycode IT and language school - 2020Three letters of recommendation from two of my students and one colleague for the Fulbright program, confirming that I succesfully taught (and actually I still have been working for this school online) Russian to foreigners at the Ycode IT and language school.
Certificate verified
Letter of recommendation - RHEIN-SIEG-AKADEMIE-KUNSTKOLLEG & GESAMTSCHULE - 2020This is a letter of recommendation from my former student - headmaster in Germany
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Employment certificate - Ycode IT and language school - 2020This certificate confirms that I worked in this organization as a teacher of the Russian language to foreigners
Certificate verified
Letter of recommendation - Ycode IT and language school - 2020A letter of recommendation from my boss for my university admission
Certificate verified
Participation in the Fulbright competition - Fulbright - 2020Confirmation of successful participation in the Fulbright competition for the position of teacher of the Russian language in America
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Bachelor's degree with honors - Irkutsk State University - 2015
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Education
2020 - 2022
Master's - LinguisticsI got my master's degree in the Higher School of Economics (Moscow) - one of the best universities in Russia. My specialty: teaching Russian as a foreign language.
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Philology (Journalism)I graduated from Irkutsk State University. The degree in journalism, which I received with distinction, helped me to study the grammar of the Russian and English languages at a high level and become more creative. Thus, in addition to having a strong command of the languages, I can also explain it to my students in an easy and interesting way.
Work Experience
2017 - 2020
Teacher of Russian for foreigners and English• Teaching Russian as a Foreign language • Teaching English as a Foreign Language • Teaching Russian as a First language • Working with different age groups • Creating lesson plans and materials • Helping foreign students to get acquainted with Russian culture and life style • Grading papers • Sightseeing guiding
2015 - Current
Teacher of Russian• Teaching Russian as a Foreign language • Teaching Russian as a First language
In recent years I have been working mainly online, so I am very skilled at teaching remotely (but I'm also happy to teach in person). I know many different resources and can effectively present information even outside the classroom.
2015 - 2019
JournalistWriting articles
2024 - Current
Teacher of Russian• Teaching Russian as a Foreign language • Working with different age groups • Helping foreign students to get acquainted with Russian culture • Grading papers
5.0
Rating
130
Students
882
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
96%
Response rate
Russian Lessons
Trial Lesson
57 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
General course
A1 - C2Language Essentials491 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversational Russian
A1 - C2Conversation198 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
48 Reviews
Tom
55 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Ekaterina has been wonderful, and is helping me make progress towards reading, writing, and speaking in Russian. The classes and homework has been engaging and I look forward to each lesson.
Jul 24, 2025
Mr. Fabulous
12 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Katya has been an absolute blessing for my language learning journey, her expertise, patience, great sense of humor along with her unwavering passion for teaching, truly shine through every lesson. What sets her apart from other teachers is the warm and supportive environment she creates, that encourages me to push beyond my comfort zone, I'll also add that with her guidance, my language skills have improved in areas that have proven challenging for me in the past, and I've gained the confidence to communicate more precisely and effectively.
I must say that I am truly inspired by Katya's dedication to language learning, as well as her assertiveness, that help make each lesson an overall great experience.
And I would also like to add that she is not just a tutor; she's a mentor and a friend. I would very highly recommend this kind hearted and caring woman to anyone seeking a truly remarkable language learning experience!
Thank you very much, Katya! <3
Jun 2, 2023
Robinho
8 Russian lessons
As always, a fantastic class,
Apr 1, 2026
Mike G
30 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have finished a few lessons now and I can say I absolutely love working the Ekaterina. She is not afraid to be honest with you and is focused on results. Her English is excellent and she has a great sense of humor. The lessons a serious but fun. I highly recommend.
Jan 22, 2024
Robinho
8 Russian lessons
As always, a nice class.
Apr 15, 2026
Ethan Z Kaplan
11 Russian lessons
I have been learning Russian for the past 3 years and I am so happy to have found Katya, as she is an absolutely incredible Russian tutor. Her knowledge and teaching style is vast and interesting and she is very easy to practice my Russian conversational skills with. I strongly recommend her for any level, whether you are a beginner or already advanced. She is always prepared with an interesting topic and/or lesson plan and she makes learning russian very fun!
Nov 9, 2025
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