You can begin Buffalo Russian lessons by contacting Varsity Tutors. Whether you have decided to learn Russian outside of a traditional classroom setting or you are trying to augment your studies at McKinley High School, Hutchinson Central Technical High School, the University at Buffalo, or another academic institution in the area, we are here to help you.
Learning a foreign language is something many people take on in their high school or college days, but lots of people also choose to study a language as an adult outside of a conventional classroom. Whether or not you're currently a student, Buffalo Russian lessons can provide you with assistance learning the language, whether you're struggling with the singular and plural form of nouns or you need help with grammar and sentence structure.
What kind of benefits do the different types of Buffalo Russian lessons provide?
There are two types of Russian lessons that Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled in. You can choose a virtual course full of interactivity with other students, or you can choose to learn from a private Buffalo Russian tutor. Both of these lesson types have merit, and whether you choose one or both of them, you will be able to work with an expert Russian instructor who will be there to guide you through your language learning experience. The instructor or tutor that you'll have access to will be there for multiple activities and discussions about the Russian language.
Over 150 million people speak Russian natively, and it is the official tongue of Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Belarus. Learning to speak Russian can help you communicate with these people and dive into the cultures of their countries, which may include reading Russian literature.
Just like you would with any new language, you should be constantly building your Russian communication skills throughout your course or private mentoring. Concepts including how to properly pronounce Russian words, how nouns change forms and have different endings, and essential vocabulary are all important.
Both private studies with an experienced Russian speaker and Russian classes offer the chance to converse in the language so you can hear how it sounds and practice your articulation. Sometimes an instructor may decide to teach parts of a class or segment of a tutoring session in Russian, though it will depend on your language expertise and how comfortable you are with your understanding.
For the people who learn better in group environments, an online Russian class could be the right way to go, as it can focus on group learning, discussions, and activities. You can see and talk to your instructor and the other students. This can be very helpful in learning Russian because interacting with other classmates that are learning the same things can improve everyone's skill level. If you desire some individual time with your instructor, you can reserve a time slot to work with them personally.
If you work better in a one-on-one learning environment, you can get help from Buffalo Russian tutors. When you take advantage of this sort of private mentoring, you will be able to focus on subjects that are trickier at your own pace without worrying about keeping up with anyone else. A private instructor can work with you using different learning styles that are meant to accommodate your personal goals and strengths.
How can I begin enrolling in Russian lessons?
No matter if you have chosen to seek out private studies with a Buffalo Russian tutor, you have decided to enroll in a class, or you've decided to do both, you can easily find time to fit the lessons into your schedule. New class sections begin on a monthly basis, and there are multiple times throughout the day when classes are available to better accommodate your schedule. Without the need to be at a specific place at a specific time, you don't have to worry about a long commute.
For those who have decided to go with private mentoring, you can also easily fit your lessons into your schedule. Students can make use of our Live Learning Platform in order to meet up with a Russian tutor from anywhere they'd like. The Live Learning Platform helps you have a productive and interactive session with a private instructor by using video chat and virtual whiteboards. If you'd rather meet up with your mentor in person, you can choose a location to study at, wherever that may be, such as your home, local library, or favorite coffee shop.
Many people struggle with learning a new language, but taking advantage of immersion, activities, repetition, and the assistance of a professional Russian speaker can help your proficiency evolve and grow. Reach out to Varsity Tutors to begin Buffalo Russian lessons, private mentoring, or both.

Olivia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...have tutored private clients in elementary, middle, and high school math for years; worked with disabled students on improving communication and academic skills through the "Best Buddies" program; and taught English language to Russian speakers during a U.S. State Department study abroad scholarship in Moldova. Though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I am most passionate about English, Math, and Public Speaking. In my experience, preparing students for Standardized Testing is immensely satisfying (especially...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- Elementary Math
- +44 subjects

Georgia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...in Columbia College. I have not declared a major, but am most interested in studying environmental science, and Russian. Throughout high school I volunteered with various organizations to help teach students everything from French to Taekwondo. I am most interested in Russian and Math, but tutor a wider range of subjects. I genuinely love learning, and I try to help others understand why certain subjects appeal to me, with the hope that they find their...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College New York - Current Undergrad, Undecided
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Math
- Algebra
- +30 subjects

Ksenia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...History and English Literature . As you can probably infer, I love going to museums and reading. My goal is to become a professor in the history of art, spending the rest of my life teaching and writing books. During my time at Baruch College, I was a Research Assistant for an art history professor. I proctored and graded exams for a survey art history course. During college I was a Math, ESL, and SAT...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Art History and English Literature
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Algebra 2
- Homework Support
- +79 subjects

Nathan: Buffalo Russian lesson 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 Math
- SAT
- +36 subjects

Domnika: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...help with Math, Science, History, or English please contact me! I am also a fluent Russian speaker, and would love to help anyone learn the language, no matter the level of proficiency. In terms of Math, I can tutor anyone struggling with basic elementary or middle school math, as well as algebra, trigonometry, algebra 2, pre calculus, and calculus. I consider myself to be an expert in Standardized Testing, and would love to work with...
Education & Certification
- Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School Biology
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Middle School Writing
- +84 subjects

Daniel: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
I'm a freshman at the College of William and Mary studying finance and computer science. I've been tutoring since high school, and love how it allows me see familiar subjects from a different perspective. In my free time, I like to play rugby, spend time with my friends, and do Model UN. I can tutor most subjects that I've taken before, but especially love teaching high school math.
Education & Certification
- College of William and Mary - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School Economics
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Math
- +43 subjects

Katia: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...at Rutgers RWJMS in 2020 and starting residency in Internal Medicine. I'm also a graduate of Columbia University with a BA in biology. I've always been interested in a wide range of subjects in school and love to encourage students to be enthusiastic about learning too. I often find that anxiety or fear are the first barriers to overcome in learning challenges. After that, hard work and lots of practice can conquer any difficult topic!
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages
- Graduate Test Prep
- Biology
- +24 subjects

Nijat: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...Each one of them learned and studied in a unique way, so I would always take the time to assess their strengths and weaknesses in order to provide them with the best learning experience. When students choose my services, they are guaranteed to have an extraordinary experience, regardless of whether they are an advanced student or a beginner. My mission is to help my students reach their academic goals by expanding their capacity for learning...
Education & Certification
- Dixie State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Polish
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
- +24 subjects

Naama: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...went to NYU and studied Linguistics, and am continuing my studies for an Applied Linguistics Masters here in California. I have been teaching and tutoring for many years, since I started college. I've done private SAT Prep tutoring both here and in New York, as well as prep for other standardized tests such as the ISEE, SSAT, and HSPT. I also teach a bi-weekly SAT Prep course in Glendale, and an advanced Competition Math class...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Hebrew
- French
- +41 subjects

Uphoria: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...I have developed so much, all thanks to the many students with whom I have worked. Each person encountered has provided me with a new perspective for viewing material and life itself. In the modern world, where education holds sway to life itself, I am honored to be able to help others reach their academic goals. To that end, tutoring holds endless bounds of gratification! This meaningful brand of customer service serves to perpetuate the...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Evolutionary Anthropology and Russian Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- ESL/ELL
- 12th Grade Reading
- 9th Grade Reading
- +92 subjects

Eric: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...chemistry, and Spanish. In addition, I worked as both a peer advisor and teaching assistant, which gives me insight into the learning strategies and study skills that students need to succeed. As a tutor, I like to focus on doing actual problems with students because it is the most effective way to immediately identify their strengths and weaknesses and to address them. In my free time, I like to lift weights, read books, and spend...
Education & Certification
- Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT Mathematics
- Conversational Spanish
- +36 subjects

Ruth: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...spent one year as a Fulbright teacher at Northern (Arctic) Federal University in Arkhangelsk, Russia, teaching English and growing international friendships. Since returning to Pittsburgh in 2012, she has taught and mentored at-risk kids and youth at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Children's Museum of Pittsburgh, and Best of the Batch Foundation. Her work focuses on culturally responsive multi-cultural education, language teaching, and program development. At the Carnegie Library, she created World Family Day, an event...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- High School English
- Spanish 2
- +27 subjects

Emma: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...English grammar and essay writing. Since graduation I completed my TEFL certification and worked as an English teacher in Hong Kong. In Hong Kong I became familiar with the SSAT, and tutored several students of different levels. I have worked with students of all different ages and learning levels, and my goal has been to help them communicate themselves in written and spoken English. This has included teaching them academic, creative, and personal writing. The...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Comparative Literature
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- CAHSEE
- Languages
- SSAT
- +21 subjects

Albina: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...simple and sometimes very complicated, but I always look for ways to make analogies to things students feel more comfortable with so it doesn't seem like I'm speaking a foreign language to them. I get a personal sense of satisfaction when someone stops and goes, "oh, I've never thought of it that way before - now it all makes sense." In addition, often times I feel the education system here is misunderstood and students spend...
Education & Certification
- University at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
- Long Island University - Master of Science, Medical Microbiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages
- PSAT Mathematics
- Middle School Math
- +38 subjects

Michael: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...the process of being a certified free-lance sign language interpreter. I began my Spanish, French, and German studies since the 8th grade and I have never looked back. I knew at a very young age that I would want a career and life centered in the complexity and beauty of languages. Languages are my passion and I am constantly driven to discover new words, slang terminology, and expressions as they are relevant to specific formal...
Education & Certification
- Collin County Community College District - Associate in Arts, Education K-12
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- American Sign Language
- French
- +16 subjects

Tatyana: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...of Massachusetts at Amherst, a M.A. in Russian Language and Linguistics from The University of Maryland at College Park and a M.A. in Molecular Biotechnology from the George Washington University. During the course of my formal education I served as a Teaching Assistant in a First Year Russian Course and a teaching assistant in a General Biology course. After my graduation from the George Washington University, I worked as a faculty member at the Trinity...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelors, Microbiology
- George Washigton University - Masters, Molecular Biotechnology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- A Level Biology
- IB Biology HL
- Algebra
- +50 subjects

Katie: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...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 for...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Chemistry
- History
- +73 subjects

Tim: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...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 a set of direct instructions to get the result? Or -You like to find a quickest way...
Education & Certification
- Moscow PhysTech - Bachelor of Science, Math and Physics
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Linear Algebra
- College Physics
- Statistics
- +19 subjects

Illiana: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...I have 3 years of experience working as a speech therapist with kindergarten through twelfth grade students, and I am passionate about helping students develop and master all aspects of literacy. I am used to working with students in one-on-one and group settings, and I have both classroom and pull-out experience. In a typical day, I help students to address many facets of their language and literacy, including vocabulary, writing, phonemic awareness, verbal organization, sentence...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- English
- SAT Reading
- Writing
- +14 subjects

Anne: Buffalo Russian lesson instructor
...math. We traveled to various schools throughout Boston after class and organized curriculums for different subjects and age groups. However, I was always drawn more to teaching one-on-one, where I could form a relationship and really tailor my teaching style to the students' way of thinking and approaching various concepts and ideas. I have been fortunate to instruct and engage with students in a variety of ways, from teaching as a summer school proctor, classroom...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor in Arts, Biophysics
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music - Masters, Composition
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Life Sciences
- Physics
- SAT Writing and Language
- +52 subjects