Studying Russian can be a daunting task, but enrolling in a Varsity Tutors Detroit Russian course can set you on the right path to learning the language. The course gives you access to expert Russian language instructors and a collaborative online space where you can be at ease while learning. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, you can improve your Russian skills faster and experience more in-depth learning in the course than the one you might be able to have studying on your own.
Russian is a popular foreign language among learners. There are 150 million native speakers of Russian and more than 265 million speakers when you include those who use it as their second language. Besides its home country, Russian is also an official language in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
Students from schools like Detroit Service Learning Academy or Mumford High School may enroll in a Detroit Russian class to fulfill a school requirement. Adult learners like college students from Wayne State University may be studying Russian as their second language or for work. Russian is an official language of the United Nations, so there are also people who study it in order to land international diplomatic positions.
What material will a Detroit Russian course cover?
Russian is a Slavic language, which is a group of Indo-European languages spoken in most of Eastern Europe. You will learn the different characteristics of the language in your course. Beginners will study the Russian alphabet, also known as the Cyrillic alphabet, which has 33 letters. You will also learn pronunciation, basic grammar and sentence structure, and essential vocabulary and phrases.
As you progress in your Detroit Russian class, you will study noun genders. Russian has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. Gender affects how words are formed, so it's important to remember them if you want to have an easier time with grammar.
Russian also uses a case system. Cases change the forms of nouns, adjectives, and pronouns and they represent the grammatical function of those words in the sentence. There are six Russian cases:
- nominative - shows the subject (doer of the action) or the predicate;
- genitive - shows possession and negation;
- dative - marks the indirect object;
- accusative - shows the direct object;
- instrumental - shows how the action is done; and
- prepositional (or locative) - shows where the action takes place.
How will a Detroit Russian course help me learn?
Learning Russian can be easier if you have an expert instructor guiding you in your studies. With a Russian course, we provide you access to highly qualified language mentors who can help you learn the technical aspects of the language and explain nuances of different phrases and expressions so you can sound more natural in Russian. We have made sure that instructors who handle the courses are not just experts in the language they are teaching but are also good communicators, able to explain complex topics in simple, easy-to-understand ways.
Do you need extra help? There may be times that you would like to work on certain topics in Russian in order to understand them better. If so, you can request a 1-on-1 time from your Russian language instructor. This type of private support gives you the personalized attention you need if you are stuck with confusing topics.
You will also find it easier to fit a Detroit Russian class into your schedule since it is available as an online class. Online classes mean you don't need to set aside extra hours for the commute, which is helpful especially if you have a lot of personal activities or work-related responsibilities but still want to learn the language. Studying online also allows you more flexibility in choosing course times. We offer courses on weekdays and weekends with morning, afternoon, and evening courses available. If you missed a course you like, we can get you enrolled in another course quickly since courses start on a rolling monthly basis. Online classes also happen in real-time so you'll be able to see and hear your instructors and classmates and work on language exercises together with them.
How can I get signed up?
It's important to get the right support when trying to learn a new language. This includes experienced teachers who can help you as you study. A Russian course can be your first step into adopting good study habits and gaining a solid foundation on the basics of the language. If you are ready to enroll or need more information, contact Varsity Tutors now and our educational consultants can tell you more about our Detroit Russian course.

Illiana: Detroit Russian course instructor
...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 structure, and reading comprehension. Additionally, I have advanced fluency in Russian and would be happy to offer tutoring services...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School English
- Languages
- Writing
- +14 subjects

Hyerin: Detroit Russian course instructor
...math to Russian and ACT prep. I have prior experience tutoring as a peer tutor while at Case Western. I was available as a tutor for several economics courses, as well as Human Anatomy and Human Physiology. However, I was predominantly used as a macroeconomics and econometrics tutor. I am currently working as a Peer Leader in my medical school, holding review sessions for the first year students. I choose to tutor because I appreciate...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve University - Bachelors, Economics
- Case Western Reserve University - Masters, Bioethics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Pre-Calculus
- MCAT
- Multivariable Calculus
- +123 subjects

Nicole: Detroit Russian course instructor
...a certificate course for teaching ESL/TESOL, and began my tutoring career with three students: one native Spanish speaker and two Punjabi speakers. When I moved to Massachusetts, I began using my Russian language skills to tutor native Russian and Armenian speakers in English. Since then, I have expanded my purview to include English language arts and writing skills. My past clients have ranged from middle and high school students seeking help with reading assignments to...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor in Arts, Slavic Languages & Literatures
- Harvard University - Master of Arts, Foreign Languages, Literatures & Cultures
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- 12th Grade Writing
- British Literature
- Expository Writing
- +30 subjects

Kelly: Detroit Russian course instructor
...level, and the dubious honor of writing a successful Master's thesis. Part of my training is the ability to synthesis large amounts of information and package it into an easily understandable concept or theory, while drawing on multiple sources of information. This skill allows me to help students grasp the major themes and concepts in literature. Finally, my own educational background makes me uniquely sympathetic to students struggling with subjects. Despite my numerous academic successes,...
Education & Certification
- The Ohio State University - Bachelors, History and Russian Language
- The Ohio State University - Masters, History
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- European History
- Elementary Math
- Reading
- +25 subjects

Dmitry: Detroit Russian course instructor
...am here to help students learn new concepts because I believe that learning anything new is fun rewarding. I am currently a college student pursuing a Computer Science degree. Currently, languages that I use are Java and C++. I love to tutor any technical subjects such as Math and AP Computer Science. I believe that those are the subjects that any student will understand, given a correct instructor. However, I don't tutor only tech subjects. I...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Dearborn - Bachelor of Engineering, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- A Level
- Pre-Calculus
- SAT
- +27 subjects

Benjamin: Detroit Russian course instructor
...Bachelor's degree in neuroscience and Russian. During my time in high school and college, I tutored in a volunteer capacity on a wide range of subjects, from English and essay editing to calculus to ACT prep. I am hoping to spend the next year traveling (I am currently living in Bucharest, Romania!) before applying to medical school. Aside from tutoring, I would be happy to commiserate with you about the stresses of applying to higher...
Education & Certification
- Vanderbilt University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Pre-Calculus
- ACT Writing
- ACT Science
- +19 subjects

Narek: Detroit Russian course instructor
...I am an engineering student at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. In high school, I found Calculus fun and enjoyed learning the material, and it so happens that it is my favorite subject to tutor. As a tutor, my goal is to help you understand difficult material, as well as to help you prepare for the Math and Science subjects in the ACT. I hope I can pass down my knowledge so that...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Current Undergrad Student, Computer Hardware Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Pre-Calculus
- Algebra 2
- Test Prep
- +11 subjects

Naama: Detroit Russian course instructor
...for two age groups (6-8 and 9-12). It's a lot of fun! I've always found math pretty neat and like to get students interested in it too! I love to travel and have been fortunate enough 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- English Grammar and Syntax
- SAT
- German
- +41 subjects

Vlada: Detroit Russian course instructor
Hi! My name is Vlada, and I'm excited for the opportunity to help people better understand the subjects they need some help in. I enjoy tutoring algebra, and helping out with all sorts of writing, as well as helping people with ACT training!
Education & Certification
- Augustana College - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Middle School Writing
- ACT Science
- Middle School Reading
- +33 subjects

Ariel: Detroit Russian course instructor
...approach. My background is interdisciplinary and broad. I am a practicing attorney in Washington, DC with prior careers in technology consulting and intelligence analysis. I have bachelor and master degrees from Carnegie Mellon University, a law degree from Washington & Lee University, and am licensed by the bars of Virginia and Maryland. I was raised in Tucson, Arizona and have lived many years on the east and west coasts as well as abroad. I speak...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- Math
- Calculus
- +40 subjects

Quinn: Detroit Russian course instructor
...have taught refugees ESL in the US, and I currently tutor at-risk youth with Whiz Kids. My favorite subject to tutor is statistics. Many fear it, but I love to help break it down into understandable pieces for students until they obtain their desired level of competency. I also tutor Russian, general business, and psychology. I can work most nights, days, and weekends. I tutor up to 20 hours per week year round. Outside of...
Education & Certification
- University of Utah - Bachelors, Psychology
- Southern Methodist University - Masters, General Business
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Statistics
- European History
- High School Political Science
- +65 subjects

Olivia: Detroit Russian course instructor
...in the Writing and Reading sections) as so much of a student's success is based on their mastery of testing techniques and strategies. I also firmly believe that Public Speaking, as well as organizational skills, are critical to a student's level of confidence and advancement in any subject. I understand that each individual student has a unique approach to learning, and I try to pinpoint the most effective study and comprehension strategies for each of...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Current Undergrad Student, Biomedical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Writing and Language
- Pre-Algebra
- Elementary Math
- +44 subjects

Zarina: Detroit Russian course instructor
...in life, such as their beliefs, experiences, and interests. My main occupation is education. I came to America as an international student from Uzbekistan. I started taking classes and started talking to people to help improve my English. To be more confident at my workplace, I worked hard to speak English more fluently. I believe that I have a positive, strong and helpful type of personality. I believe that my personality, among knowledge and other...
Education & Certification
- Tashkent Agriculture univercity - Bachelors, Economie
- Le Moyne College - Masters, Occupational Therapy
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages

Katia: Detroit Russian course instructor
...be graduating from medical school 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...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- SAT Subject Tests
- Math
- College Biology
- +24 subjects

Henny: Detroit 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
- High School English
- SAT Mathematics
- GRE Quantitative
- +49 subjects

Tim: Detroit Russian course instructor
...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 to solve the problem on your own, or -You like to understand the material on a deeper level to feel...
Education & Certification
- Moscow PhysTech - Bachelor of Science, Math and Physics
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Calculus BC
- Languages
- Science
- +19 subjects

Domnika: Detroit Russian course instructor
...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 anyone that needs help studying or preparing for the SAT/ACT. I am confident in 99% of high school subjects,...
Education & Certification
- Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Psychology
- ACCUPLACER College-Level Math
- +84 subjects

Daniel: Detroit Russian course 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
- SAT Writing and Language
- High School Level American History
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +43 subjects

John: Detroit 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
- ACT
- PSAT
- IB Philosophy
- +110 subjects

Nijat: Detroit Russian course instructor
...making the generalized process of education more personal. Learning is a skill that requires training, pacing, and a lot of practice. It stems from one's ability to process information by reading the assigned text, taking good notes, and carefully choosing exercises and problems to solidify one's understanding of concepts without taking up too much time. Though learning is a universal skill, it manifests differently from person to person. My goal is to help my students...
Education & Certification
- Dixie State University - Bachelors, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Graduate Test Prep
- Chemistry
- Science
- +24 subjects