Join the conversation
at the family table.
Understand your partner, get to know their family, give a toast, and have something to say on that video call.
REAL PEOPLE. REAL CONVERSATIONS.
Russian for
the people
in your life.
Your partner. Their family. New friends.
Learn the Russian that helps you feel part of the conversation.
Hi, I’m Anna.
Your Russian teacher, with 12+ years of experience.
Давайпоговорим!let’s talk.
FOR THE PEOPLE YOU LOVEFOR EVERYDAY LIFEFOR YOUR NEXT ADVENTUREFOR WORK & CONNECTION
MORE THAN WORDS ON A SCREEN
You know some Russian.
Now make it part of your life.
Join the conversation
Find the words
when you need them.
Chat with friends, tell a story, explain what you mean. Build vocabulary you can actually use.
Feel more at home,
wherever life takes you.
Use Russian on your travels, with colleagues, and in the small conversations that open doors.
Your teacher.Also a human.
THE PERSON BEHIND RUSSIAN FOR LUNCH
Hi, I’m Anna.
Приятно познакомиться.
I help you turn scattered knowledge into Russian you can use with real people.
I’m a certified Russian teacher with a master’s degree in teaching and over 12 years of experience. I spent seven years at university training to become a teacher, and nine years teaching at a university, working with students from all over the world.
My approach has developed through years of teaching: make grammar understandable, practice it in conversation, and build a vocabulary that matters to your life.
Outside lessons, you’ll find me playing guitar, reading, or exploring somewhere new. I like getting to know the person behind the language learner, too.
12+years teaching
9years at university
as a teacher
as a teacher
MAmaster’s degree
in teaching
in teaching
WHY LEARN WITH ME?
A clear system.
A personal connection.
You bring your reason for learning.
I bring the structure to help you move forward.
Finally, a plan that makes sense.
You know words and grammar rules, but struggle to put them together. I help you connect the pieces and understand what to work on next.
Practice the conversations that matter to you.
Talking to your partner’s family, joining a dinner-table conversation, or catching up with friends — we practice Russian for the situations you want to feel comfortable in.
An experienced teacher who can explain the “why”.
With 12+ years of teaching, including nine at a university, I’ve helped students from around the world work through Russian grammar. I explain how it works and help you use it in your own sentences.
LESSONS & PRICES
One goal: real Russian.
Three ways to get there.
Choose the support that fits your life and the way you like to learn.
YOUR PERSONAL PATH
Private lessons
Your goals. Your pace. A plan that makes sense.
60 minutes per lesson
For you if…
You want to understand your partner and their family, join their conversations, and share your own thoughts in Russian. Or Duolingo left you with words but no clear system — you feel stuck and don’t know what to study next.
- A clear plan instead of random studying
- Grammar that connects, vocabulary that matters
- Speaking practice built around your real life
Picture your progress +
Understand more of what your partner says. Join in with their family. Say a toast, make a video call, or take part in dinner-table conversation.
$45 / lesson
- 5 lessons
- $215 $43 each
- 10 lessons
- $400 $40 each
STRUCTURE + SUPPORT
Small-group lessons
A shared goal. People to keep going with.
60 minutes per lesson
For you if…
You want a clear learning routine, but it’s easier to keep showing up when other people are learning alongside you.
- A structured path through the language
- A small group of 3–5 learners
- Shared motivation and speaking practice
What you’re really getting +
A regular place in your week for Russian, a clear next step, and people who understand the challenge. Ask me about current groups and the right level for you.
$18 / lesson
- 8 lessons per month
- $144
- Group size
- 3–5 people
FROM KNOWING TO SPEAKING
Speaking club
You’ve learned it. Now give it a voice.
60 minutes per session
For you if…
You already know some Russian, but need regular opportunities to use it, explore new topics, and feel more comfortable speaking.
- One hour of conversation every week
- Different topics and useful vocabulary
- Practice turning knowledge into words
What you’re really getting +
A weekly habit of speaking Russian. Reuse familiar words, try new expressions and build confidence across a growing range of topics. I’ll help you find a suitable group.
$17 / session
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Session length
- 60 minutes
All prices are in USD. Message me to check availability and find the right format.
Not sure where to start? Let’s meet first.
SELF-PACED COURSES
A little focus.
A big piece of the puzzle.
Work on one challenge at a time,
with lessons you can fit around your day.
START READING · BEGINNER
The Russian Alphabet
More than 33 letters. Learn the reading rules that help you turn Cyrillic into words — and work towards reading short texts by the end of the course.
- Video explanations + interactive practice
- Letters, sounds and essential reading rules
- One month of access
Take a look inside +
Learn the letters and sounds step by step, then practice reading. Explore unstressed vowels, consonants at the end of words, soft and hard signs, and common letter combinations. Finish by putting it together in short texts.
Covers the reading foundations I normally teach across around 5–6 individual lessons. Your pace may vary.
$22 USD
A FOCUSED GRAMMAR COURSE
Russian Verbs of Motion
Stop guessing which verb to use. Understand movement in one or different directions, use motion verbs in all tenses, and put them into everyday speech.
- A 2-month study plan — learn at your own pace
- Short videos + interactive exercises
Take a look inside +
Eight essential verb pairs, with clear explanations and practice on the learning platform:
- Идти / Ходить — go on foot
- Ехать / Ездить — go by transport
- Бежать / Бегать — run
- Плыть / Плавать — swim or sail
- Лететь / Летать — fly
- Нести / Носить — carry by hand
- Везти / Возить — transport by vehicle
- Вести / Водить — lead or guide
Practice after every lesson, reinforce what you’ve learned, and study whenever it suits you — day or night.
$49 USD
To join a course, message me. I’ll share payment details and help you get access after payment.
FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
Find your Russian
starting point.
Answer 20 questions to get an estimate of your grammar level. Discover what to work on next and find lessons that fit your goals.
An informal grammar estimate, not a certified placement test. For a fuller picture, we’ll explore your speaking and listening during a free trial lesson.
A clearer starting point.
Choose the answers you know. “I’m not sure” is useful information, too.
WORDS FROM MY STUDENTS
Real people.
Their Russian stories.
Different goals, different starting points. Here’s what learning together feels like.
Anna always adapts our lessons to my personal goals. My reading and speaking skills have improved a lot, and she always makes learning comfortable and fun.
In 10 months, I’ve gained a completely new level of confidence in speaking Russian. I’m now basically fluent at a conversational level!
I truly appreciate the opportunity life gave me to have you as my Russian teacher. You are an amazing person, and I value you so much.
You’re the best teacher! I’ve made more progress with you than with any other teacher!
I really enjoy your lessons and your teaching method. I also appreciate your flexible schedule and would love to continue learning with you.
I’ve tried learning Russian in many different ways, but Anna’s lessons are the real deal!
It’s been an amazing course! Everything is so clear and structured. I finally understand things that never made sense before.
It’s honestly the best Russian course I’ve ever taken. I attended classes in Austria, but I’ve learned so much more with Anna online.
In less than 10 months, I improved my Russian so much that I can now speak fluently with my girlfriend’s Russian relatives!
I feel much more confident speaking Russian, and I’m no longer afraid of reading Russian texts. Anna’s patience helped me finally understand and remember grammar rules. The lessons are always fun, and we laugh a lot while learning!
I really liked your teaching style!
It was fantastic! I really enjoyed the conversation group and hoped to have another opportunity to join. I was so happy to come back!
YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION STARTS HERE
Tell me why
Russian matters to you.
A person, a place, a goal — we’ll find a way to work towards it.
Trial lessons are arranged personally. Message me to find a time.
