Varsity Tutors can help make studying a new language easier to deal with by providing a Pittsburgh Russian class. Whether you attend Allderdice High School, Brashear High School, the University of Pittsburgh, or another school in the Pittsburgh area, you can take advantage of these classes. Even those who have some experience speaking Russian can find it challenging to grow their command of the language, and a traditional classroom may not be able to address your personal academic needs. So, it's highly advisable for you to look for help outside of school, and you can do that with a Pittsburgh Russian class.
Russian is a Slavic language that's also part of a group of Indo-European languages spoken in many Eastern European nations. Other languages that belong to the Slavic language group include Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Bulgarian, and much more. More than 150 million people in the world speak Russian as their first language, and there are more than 265 million people who speak Russian as an additional language. It's an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Russian is used in United Nations summits as well.
Studying Russian can help you pursue your objectives. Are you almost finished with high school and thinking about attending college? In your applications, you can tell potential schools that you studied Russian to try to increase your chances of consideration. Being fluent in a foreign language really comes in handy if you want to study abroad or live in a different country for a few years. You may even want to become a foreign language teacher to assist any student you may have in the future. Whether you're going to school, working, or you're someone taking up a new hobby, we can assist you with signing up for a Pittsburgh Russian class that aligns with your lifestyle.
What material would a Pittsburgh Russian course cover?
The Russian language has an alphabet known as the Cyrillic alphabet. It contains 32 letters. (There's also a 33rd character, but it's a soft sign that's not a letter.) Its grammar uses the case system, meaning that nouns change their form and have different endings. The case of a noun demonstrates what role a noun plays in a sentence. It's unlike the English language, where word order is used in identifying logical and grammatical relationships. Other concepts you'll need to learn include essential vocabulary, common phrases, pronunciation, and more that your instructor can go over.
How will a Pittsburgh Russian course help me learn?
All lessons in a Pittsburgh Russian course are virtual, and each one is directed by a professional Russian teacher. Every lesson involves you interacting with a teacher and other students in an online classroom. In addition to learning how to speak the Russian language, you and your fellow students can work together to learn about Russian history and culture and even talk about books written by classic Russian authors like Tolstoy or Dostoevsky. Your teacher can even immerse you in the language by conducting entire lessons in Russian depending on your skill level.
There are many benefits to studying with others. For one, it's simpler for you to ask someone for help in case a concept confounds you, which is difficult to do if you studied by yourself. Plus, if you're very knowledgeable in a subject, you can share your expertise to help someone reach for their goals. These study sessions are also beneficial if you have an important quiz or test coming up, and you want others to help you prepare for it. If you need direct assistance in one or more topics, your teacher is more than happy to offer one-on-one help. Before they can teach a class, they're required to go through an interview process to ensure language knowledge and superb communication abilities with students of all skill levels.
Because all courses take place online, you can participate in lessons from home or anywhere else that has a stable internet connection. If you're swamped with other responsibilities like an extracurricular activity or a job, don't worry about choosing between your studies and your obligations. These courses provide flexible schedules with new sections starting every month. Choose to enroll in a two-week course or a four-week course.
What I've learned about this program so far interests me. How do I get started with a Russian course?
Signing up for a Russian course is a simple process. Give us a call or send a message through our contact form, and one of our representatives will get back to you to walk you through the signup procedure. If you're ready to get started with a Pittsburgh Russian course, please call Varsity Tutors today.

Natallia: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...Union (far more than English, Spanish, or French). Almost a fifth of the world's books are published in German, and few of these ever appear in English translation. If you make up your mind to learn one of these two languages with me, I promise to create the following formula at our classes: a good mood + your smiles + the joy you will get out of mastering a foreign language. Regarding my teaching style,...
Education & Certification
- Minsk State Linguistic University - Bachelor in Arts, English and German Languages
- the University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Foreign Language Education
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- German 4
- German 2
- +3 subjects

Nataliya: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...wonderful years as a Teacher of Russian as a foreign language for the students of Grades 1 through 8 at the Waldorf School, and also worked 4 years as a volunteer Russian teacher at the local church. Now I focus on online teaching and enjoy seeing students' progress from beginners to fluent speakers. Teaching Russian isn't just my job it's my passion! I'm dedicated to making learning Russian a fun and rewarding experience. I use engaging...
Education & Certification
- Taganrog State Pedagigical Institute - Master of Arts, Russian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages

Milos: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
Hello there friends, My name is Milos but also go by Luckiest Serbian in the world. I am finishing my Master's thesis for a degree in Data Science. My current focus is Business Analytics, particularly dynamic pricing strategies in the travel industry.
Education & Certification
- Mercyhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, Hospitality Administration and Management
- Mercyhurst College - Master of Science, Data Processing Technology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Data Science
- Microeconomics
- Languages
- +11 subjects

Oxana: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...MA in Russia. I have been teaching English and Russian (ESL and RSL) for 15 years. I love teaching and it's my pleasure to watch my students grow in their language skills. I have experience teaching groups of students (5-10) as well as individuals. So far I've had a privilege of teaching students from the USA, Germany, England,Switzerland, South Africa, Russia and Ukraine. Needless to say Russian is my native language and I'm fluent in...
Education & Certification
- Barnaul State Pedagogical Universtiy - Bachelor in Arts, ESL, Russian SL
- Barnaul State Pedagogical Universtiy - Master of Arts, ESL, Russian SL
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages
- English
- ESL/ELL

Tyler: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...been accepted to teach as an undergraduate assistant to the second-year students at Pitt. I am involved in my school's culture clubs as well as their cheer squad, where you can find me cheering them on at games. My teaching ideals reflect the wishes of the student- I want to help you trust me and understand that I trust you; how you learn should not be dictated to you but constructed yourself, and I am...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- AP German Language and Culture
- German 4
- +21 subjects

Danny: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and tutor to ensure that this happens. In addition to IB and AP music classes, I am available to tutor a wide variety of writing subjects including college essays and the IB extended essay as well as literature and reading comprehension at all grade levels. Additionally, I can help students prepare for the verbal component for the GRE. As such, I will develop...
Education & Certification
- Universiry of Virginia - Bachelors, Music, Russian
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Historical Musicology, Cultural Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Summer
- Art
- English
- +25 subjects

Ariel: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...providing him or her broad insights into the issues. Quality writing, speaking, and argument can only come with a full understanding of facts and context, and having that will distinguish my students over their peers. Tailoring the material to the student will be an important way for him or her to, not only, understand and retain the information, but also to apply it. There are many educational tools that are either not used in classrooms...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Statistics
- AP European History
- AP World History
- +40 subjects

John: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
I graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in NYC in 2008, the oldest English speaking acting conservatory in the world. I graduated Summa from University of St Thomas with a BA in English, and just wrapped up a MS in Data Science from Northwestern. I'm a huge Red Sox fan and love watching detective shows when I have free time.... Positivity. Always. I believe that if a student is given positive tools and is allowed to understand the material rather than be lectured at, they're more likely to do well in the future.
Education & Certification
- American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Associates, Acting
- University of St. Thomas - Bachelor of Fine Arts, English/Drama
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Foreign Language
- Polish
- Greek
- +110 subjects

Joy: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think through a math problem. As long as she felt grounded enough to access her innate understanding of the world around us, she progressed. Later on, my extensive experience in the classroom as a Jumpstart Corps Member...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- Spanish
- 11th Grade
- +99 subjects

Naama: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...to do a lot of it during my quarter-century on this planetRussia, all over Europe, the Middle East, Venezuela, Mexico, India, and pretty much every state in this country. You only live once, and I really do learn something new every day. Of all the jobs I've had while pursuing music and art, I've found that teaching is the one in which I have the most to offer and that gives me the most in...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Hebrew
- French
- Spanish
- +41 subjects

Brandi: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...Windows and Microsoft Office programs, with particular expertise in Word and Excel. I have a strong commitment to helping students thrive in diverse learning environments, and I aim to create a supportive atmosphere where students feel confident to explore and master new skills. My approach is centered on understanding each student's unique learning style and needs, which allows me to create lessons that are engaging and effective and tailored to students' individual learning needs. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- University of Florida - Bachelor in Arts, Russian
- Florida State University - Master's/Graduate, Social Work Policy and Administration (with a majority of the coursework also completed toward a degree in Public Administration and Policy; also completed 2 years of PhD study from 2021-2023)
- University of Manchester - Master of Arts, Cultural Anthropology
- University of Manchester - Master of Philosophy, Cultural Anthropology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Anthropology
- College English
- Productivity
- +14 subjects

Nathan: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
Hi! My name is Nathan and I'm currently a junior at New York University's Stern School of Business. I graduated from Staten Island Technical High School in 2016 and I am always looking to help and share my specialization in SHSAT, SAT, and Math!
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Greek
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Other
- +36 subjects

Nick: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
I want to show my students the joy of learning, as cliche as that might sound. I guess this stems from my own love of learning, but tutoring lets me share this love in a one-on-one, individual scenario. Seeing as my desired career is to be a college professor, tutoring allows me to get an early edge on my teaching skills as well.
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Current Undergrad, Russian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Technology and Coding
- World Literature
- High School English
- +56 subjects

Katie: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...the biomedical field with my B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University. With several years of tutoring experience under my belt, and a long journey of figuring out my own techniques for studying and retaining vital classroom knowledge, I have a tool belt ready of methods to succeed in the classroom. Additionally, I have worked with students on all sides of the learning/comprehension spectrum and will help your child gain the confidence and skills necessary...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- College Essays
- Arithmetic
- +73 subjects

Mattius: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...fiance. I am a recent graduate of the University of Arizona, wherein I achieved Summa Cum Laude status with degrees in English and Russian (with a minor in Pre-Med), but I have been active in accumulating useful experience in editing and writing scientific and nonfiction content. This is because I am very passionate about entering a career that provides the resources to move education forward, adapt to reforms in educational policy, and opens a dialogue...
Education & Certification
- University of Arizona - Bachelor in Arts, English, Russian, Pre-Med
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Honors Chemistry
- SAT Writing and Language
- +73 subjects

Andrew: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...helped children with their schoolwork while their parents took classes at the church. I worked with middle school children and helped them with math and reading. Later, one of my professors asked me to tutor his friend's college-age grandson in chemistry. We met for several hours a night, two to three nights a week, and although we worked hard, we both had a lot of fun. He improved greatly in the time I worked with...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- SAT Verbal
- Latin 1
- +78 subjects

Ruth: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids and parents. During 2014-15, Ruth completed a Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs, where she learned about the interaction between government and nonprofit sectors in community building. While in Coro, she worked on projects impacting different communities in the Pittsburgh area, including developing...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- Homework Support
- +27 subjects

Tim: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...the homework, exams preparation, tests such as MCAT, GRE. I speak fluently Russian and English. I have MS in Physics from UIC and BS in Physics and Math from Moscow Fiztekh. My teaching approach combines the explanation of the fundamentals with practical problem solving techniques. I also ask a lot of simpler questions to make you solve the problem on your own. I pay close attention to your learning characteristics: -Do you like to follow...
Education & Certification
- Moscow PhysTech - Bachelor of Science, Math and Physics
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Competition Math
- Linear Algebra
- AP Physics 1
- +19 subjects

Henny: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
I've always known I wanted to teach. Once I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology/Neuroscience, I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Education. I love working with classrooms full of students, but I also love working with people one-on-one. I find that when the tutor has a chance to zero in on and accommodate a students' individual needs and learning style, the experience becomes more productive and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Education & Certification
- Yeshiva University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology/Neuroscience
- Yeshiva University - Master of Science, Education
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Hebrew
- Social Sciences
- Languages
- +49 subjects

Krishandra: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
I work as a Microbiologist, and I love to share my knowledge with others. Sometimes I do it by singing, conversations with friends, or by tutoring. No matter the mechanism, teaching and learning are my life!... Keep going. Everything that has happened in my life, good and bad, has happened because I did not quit. Learning is a journey. Keep going.... After introductions, I would begin by getting to know the student's learning style and what their educational interests are. For example, what they hope to gain from the subject, their strengths and weaknesses, and what they've tried in the past. Gauging where they are now will provide a great foundation to build from.
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelors, Biology and Spanish
- Leeds Beckett University - Masters, Microbiology and Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- AP Biology
- Spanish 3
- +14 subjects