Russian teacher Svetlana Naumova

Svetlana Naumova

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Russian
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Certified Russian Teacher (RUDN, Moscow) 15+ Years Experience| A1–C2 | Business Russian, TORFL
From Russian FederationLiving in Almaty, Kazakhstan (18:45 UTC+06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 27, 2021
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Certified Russian teacher with 15+ years of experience, a Master’s in Russian Philology, and training in Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RUDN, Moscow). I help learners from 50+ countries speak confidently for work, study, relocation, and everyday life. My students include business professionals, diplomats, NGO specialists, and university applicants. Many have passed TORFL exams up to C2 and now use Russian successfully in their careers. My lessons are clear, practical, and focused on real results that matter to you. I work with students, professionals, and travelers from different countries who need Russian for study, work, business, or daily life. My role is to help learners feel confident in real communication and reach their personal goals. Many of my students have already achieved impressive results: some became translators, others make presentations in Russian, and many now speak freely with native speakers. I enjoy seeing their progress and supporting them step by step on this journey. I focus on adapting lessons to each student’s goals, using a communicative approach with clear explanations, practical grammar, and real-life contexts. My materials are tested with hundreds of learners and include interactive exercises, authentic texts, and speaking practice. I pay special attention to building confidence step by step, combining structured learning with creativity to make Russian both effective and enjoyable.
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Audio files
  • Flashcards
  • Test templates and examples
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Graphs and charts
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Text Documents
  • Video files
  • Quizzes
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
32
Students
965
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Russian Lessons

Trial Lesson
18 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
General Russian
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

568 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 4% off
Conversational Russian
A1 -  C2

Conversation

90 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 4% off
TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) preparation
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

42 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 5% off

Availability

20 Reviews

Student Kevin
Kevin
194 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
I had the privilege of learning from Svetlana, a remarkable Russian teacher who immediately crafted a personalized plan for my language development. Her classroom environment is both relaxed and enjoyable, fostering a comfortable space for speaking practice without intimidation. Svetlana's flexibility with scheduling and accommodations showcase her commitment to her students' success. Her extensive experience and wealth of knowledge instill confidence in trusting her teaching methodologies. Having taken over 250 lessons with various teachers, I can unequivocally state that Svetlana stands out as the best. Her expertise, paired with a dynamic and engaging teaching style, sets her apart in the realm of language education.
Dec 29, 2023
Nick N
85 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Svetlana is a great teacher with a ton of experience who is able to adapt lessons to her students' learning goals. Even after a lesson of only an hour I learned several new words and grammar constructions!
May 8, 2021
Student Charis Lee
Charis Lee
39 Russian lessons
Svetlana is helping me with my upcoming A1 TORFL and she's an amazing teacher who's very, very patient and super helpful. I'm really grateful for extra practice for the test, and she's also flexible enough to tailor the practices to what I need to work on most. We just went through grammar review which was a good round-up to what I needed to pay extra attention to. She has a great audio and video set-up as well, so there are no technical issues during the lessons. I would really recommend Svetlana , she's really professional and has lots of materials for lessons.
Nov 14, 2025
benita
96 Russian lessons
Teacher’s pick
Brilliant teacher. Can’t recommend highly enough !
Jul 14, 2021
Student Lyndon
Lyndon
11 Russian lessons
Svetlana is an excellent and friendly teacher. She prepared my first lesson well, quickly and effectively assessed my level of Russian, and proposed a range of learning options to suit my needs and interests. Highly recommended!
Jan 29, 2026
Student Ben Wallace
Ben Wallace
15 Russian lessons
So glad I have Svetlana as a teacher, she's brilliant!
Jul 16, 2021
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