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How to read Cyrillic
A simple guide to the Russian alphabet and pronunciation.
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Жизнь
Life & relationships
For everyday life, relationships and moving to or spending time in Russia.
Private, small-group and corporate Russian lessons for adults
Speak Russian
with confidence
Hi, I'm Nastya Nazarova — a certified teacher of Russian as a foreign language and a native speaker from Moscow.
I teach adults who need Russian for everyday life, relationships, study or work. I also work with people who are learning simply because they enjoy the language. Beginners and advanced learners are both welcome.
Explore free Russian practice →7+Years
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Certified RFL teacherAll levels welcomeOnline worldwide
Настя
Materials for your goals and interests
I prepare lesson materials around your goals, interests and the situations where you want to use Russian.
Grammar explained clearly
I explain grammar in English when that makes the rule clearer, then we use it in examples and speech.
Speaking from the start
Speaking starts from the first lessons and stays part of the course as your vocabulary and grammar grow.
Between-lesson practice
Short tasks help you review vocabulary, grammar and speaking between lessons.
Interactive practice
Lessons include interactive exercises, mini-games, simulations and tasks you complete directly on your learning board.
Professional qualifications
Lessons designed and taught by me
I personally assess your level, design your learning plan, prepare the materials and teach every lesson.
Professional retraining diploma · 350 hours. Specialised professional training in the methodology of teaching Russian as a foreign language.
Professional retraining diploma · 620 hours. Training in designing and delivering the educational process in accordance with Federal State Educational Standards.
01 · Цели обучения
What brings you to Russian?
Choose what best matches your reason for learning Russian.
Учёба
Study & exams
For university, academic life or preparing for an official Russian exam.
Работа
Work
For professional communication in Russian or company training.
Для себя
Just for me
For culture, literature, films, travel and the pleasure of learning the language.
02 · Как проходят уроки
How lessons work
01
Free trial lesson
We talk about why you're learning Russian, check your current level and try one short task.
02
Learning plan
After the trial, I suggest what to focus on first and which lesson format makes sense for you.
03
Weekly lessons
We follow the plan and work on speaking, grammar, vocabulary, listening, pronunciation and reading, with the balance adjusted as you progress.
04
Progress review
We regularly check what has improved, what still needs work and adjust the plan accordingly.
Your interactive lesson board
Everything from your lessons in one place
Your board keeps vocabulary, grammar, notes and homework together. It also contains the interactive exercises and practice tasks we use during and between lessons.
03 · Форматы
Lesson options
Choose the format that matches how you plan to use Russian. Prices are shown in USD and RUB.
This price applies to the following learning routes: Russian as a hobby, Living in Russia, Partners of Russian speakers, International students, and Travel & Relocation to Russia. Lessons cover speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening, with a focus on the situations relevant to your learning route.
Personalised lessons for meetings, presentations, workplace conversations and communication with Russian-speaking colleagues and clients.
Индивидуальные программы и обучение в мини-группах с учётом уровня сотрудников, их ролей и реальных рабочих ситуаций.
Подробнее о корпоративном обучении →Four lessons for 2–4 learners with a similar level and goal. The group works on the same topics together, with time for speaking and feedback.
Work with exam-style tasks and get feedback on your speaking and writing.
04 · Блог
From the blog
Articles on Russian grammar, pronunciation, communication and culture.
Падежи
Russian cases without panic
Understand the logic behind the cases with clear examples.
Read articleLevelA1–A2
26 дней
How Dostoevsky wrote The Gambler in 26 days
A dangerous contract, gambling problems, Anna Snitkina and the story behind one of Dostoevsky’s fastest-written novels.
Read articleLevelB1–B2
05 · Отзывы
What students say
Nastya explains Russian in a way that finally makes sense. The lessons are practical, calm and focused on real communication.
James, UK
I like that every lesson has structure, but we also speak a lot. I feel more confident using Russian in everyday situations.
Maria, Spain
06 · Вопросы
FAQ
Find the practical details here. For anything else, write to me on Telegram — I answer personally.
No. You can start from zero. I explain everything in English at the beginning and gradually add more Russian as you become more confident.
It's free and lasts 30 minutes. We discuss your goals, check your current level and try a short learning activity. Afterwards I tell you what I would focus on first and which lesson format would suit you.
A standard lesson lasts 60 minutes. The free trial lasts 30 minutes.
Yes. For beginners, I explain grammar and instructions in English. As your level grows, we gradually use more Russian in lessons.
I prepare the materials for our lessons: dialogues, grammar notes, vocabulary, listening tasks and exercises. You don't need to buy anything before the first lesson.
Apps and AI are useful for repetition and extra practice. In a lesson, I can hear how you actually use Russian, notice recurring mistakes and change the next task based on what happens in the conversation.
Yes, we choose a regular time that works for your time zone. You can book a trial lesson through the calendar, and after that we agree on a regular lesson time.
07 · Запись
Book your free trial
Choose a convenient time. You will receive confirmation and meeting details by email.