Whether you are a Russian major at the University of Wisconsin or a high school freshman at West High School, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a Madison Russian class to help you learn Russian. Russian is spoken by over 265 million people worldwide and is an official language of the United Nations, so those wishing to travel abroad or study international relations could benefit from knowing how to speak Russian. It can be challenging to learn a new language, especially when you are balancing a busy class schedule, a part-time job, and extracurricular involvements. Varsity Tutors offers online classes at a variety of times, making it easy to learn Russian on your own time.
What can I learn in a Madison Russian course?
Russian is a very different language than English, so it can be both challenging and exciting to learn. On the most basic level, Russian uses an entirely different alphabet, unlike German or Latin, for example, which share the majority of letters with English. The Russian alphabet, also referred to as the Cyrillic alphabet, contains 32 letters and an additional soft sign. Unlike English, many Russian words are spelled according to their pronunciations, so almost all words can be "sounded out" from their written forms. This can make learning the Russian accent and pronunciations easier.
In addition to spelling and pronunciation, students in a Madison Russian class may also learn to assign genders, numbers, and cases to nouns. This is another major difference between English and Russian. Where English uses the order of words to determine the meaning of a sentence, Russian uses conjugations of case, number, and gender. For example, saying, "Those boys are passing the ball" has a different meaning than "The ball is passing those boys," due to changes in the word order. Properly translating the conjugation of nouns is central to speaking and translating Russian, whereas placing words in the correct order is less important.
Once students cover the basics of spelling, pronunciation, and translating sentences, instructors may have students read Russian literature to test their knowledge. Russia has been home to many great authors throughout its long history. Writers such as Chekhov, Tolstoy, and Dostoevsky, for example, are all of Russian descent and wrote their most famous works in Russian. While English versions of these texts are available now, the meaning and musicality of language is often lost in translation. As you learn in a Madison Russian class, you will work toward the ability to read Russian literature in its original, intended form.
How do I learn in a Madison Russian class?
All Madison Russian classes are taught completely online. Online classes combine features of traditional and online classrooms into the Live Learning Platform, accommodating students of all learning styles and skill levels. The Live Learning Platform allows students to converse, ask questions, and test their knowledge of Russian with one another. Students will benefit from working with others in this collaborative environment. Aside from learning from one another, all classes are taught by expert instructors who are enthusiastic about teaching Russian. Students can always see the instructor, even in the virtual classroom, by way of video chat, and a digital whiteboard makes note-taking easy. By combining the best features of technology and traditional classrooms, online classes can make learning Russian engaging for students.
If you are a student who benefits from more personalized attention, you also have the option to request an individual meeting with your instructor. Set up a time that works for your schedule, then use this virtual conference to ask questions, review challenging concepts, or check in on your progress in the course. Instructors are experts at speaking, reading, translating, and teaching Russian, making them eager to work with students who desire extra assistance. This is another benefit of a Madison Russian course; in a large lecture course at the University of Wisconsin, for example, you may not have the option to get individual attention from your instructor, but an online Madison Russian course can provide you with the support you need to successfully learn Russian.
How do I sign up for a Madison Russian course?
Varsity Tutors can enroll students in a Madison Russian course that fits their schedule. Online courses allow students to work from any location with an internet connection: your living room, local library, or favorite smoothie shop can be a classroom. Courses are offered in two-week and four-week increments, and new courses begin each month. This means that no matter when you enroll, you'll never have to wait long to start learning Russian. Evening, weekday, and weekend classes are offered, so even the busiest students can work Russian learning into their schedule. Reach out to Varsity Tutors today to get started in a Madison Russian course!

Elizavetta: Madison Russian course instructor
...and Beginning Russian. From my long-standing roles as both an instructor and a student, I know that teaching does not lie only in imparting specific knowledge. I help students succeed in their area of study by making sure they understand underlying methodologies and can build their skills through guided practice. Thus, they can carry what they learned beyond their short-term goals and truly get something lasting from my teaching. Likewise, I know that students' confidence...
Education & Certification
- Vassar College - Bachelor in Arts, English
- New York University - Master of Arts, Humanities
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Latin
- Polish
- German
- +45 subjects

Alexander: Madison Russian course instructor
I was a Teaching Assistant for various math college level classes at University of Wisconsin-Madison for 2 years. Also, I privately tutored more than 10 people during that period. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Physics, and Economics as well as Master's Degrees in Mathematical Economics, Economics, and Actuarial Science
Education & Certification
- Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison - Master of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Technology and Coding
- Calculus 3
- Finite Mathematics
- +35 subjects

Daria: Madison Russian course instructor
...French students ages 15 - 20 with their English grammar and pronunciation. While there, I took advantage of the school holidays and traveled to several different European countries. After my contract finished, I spent two months traveling through Spain. My favorite subjects to tutor are literature based, as that is where my interests lie. I enjoy discussing books with my students and helping them realize the subtle nuances of the author's language. I also enjoy...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor in Arts, French Language, Literature
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French 1
- French
- Reading
- +21 subjects

Naama: Madison Russian course instructor
...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 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...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Hebrew
- Spanish
- +41 subjects

Joy: Madison Russian course instructor
...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 taught me to adapt my teaching style to each childs needs. While some learned better through mnemonics and letter-to-word associations, others preferred to process information and teach content back to me themselves. The greatest lesson I've learned as a...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Latin
- 11th Grade Reading
- +99 subjects

John: Madison 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
- Greek
- Latin
- French
- +110 subjects

Vlada: Madison 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
- Business
- High School English
- Elementary School Writing
- +33 subjects

Anastasia: Madison Russian course instructor
...was old enough to read and I have a Russian heritage that can help out with colloquialisms and grammar. Languages and linguistics are fascinating to me and I don't get to speak mine enough, so please speak them with me! My physics background, as well as my years of teaching, means I know a disturbing amount of math (through advanced calculus). Yet, I've also been reading since I was old enough to hold a flashlight...
Education & Certification
- New College of Florida - Bachelors, Chemistry/Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Arithmetic
- College Algebra
- +155 subjects

Nick: Madison 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
- College Essays
- Math
- Social Sciences
- +56 subjects

Ruth: Madison Russian course instructor
...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 where volunteers read children's stories in their native language, donated food from around the world, and shared cultural crafts with 90 kids...
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Homework Support
- Graduate Test Prep
- +27 subjects

Yimeng: Madison Russian course instructor
...Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students in honing...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Mandarin Chinese
- Biochemistry
- +63 subjects

Daniel: Madison 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
- Algebra
- Math
- Elementary School Writing
- +43 subjects

Colleen: Madison Russian course instructor
...my Bachelor of Science in International Affairs with a focus on the intersection of the environment and international politics in the former Soviet Union. I am an intrepid traveler and have visited 26 countries, mostly in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but I am most passionate about literature, writing, and social studies. When it comes to tutoring for Standardized Tests, I love working with students to perfect their...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Statistics
- English Grammar and Syntax
- College Essays
- +42 subjects

Anya: Madison Russian course instructor
...school, because seeing somebody master a subject they have been struggling with is so rewarding. I have completed an Bachelor's degree in Physics and Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master's in Applied Physics. My favorite subjects to tutor are reading, writing, high school math, college math, physics, and college writing skills. I also have experience tutoring students in test prep for the GRE, PSAT, and SAT. I am a native Russian speaker, so I...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP European History
- Middle School Reading
- AP Calculus BC
- +37 subjects

Uphoria: Madison Russian course instructor
...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 embodiment of self-awareness and self-motivation among individuals, who can, in turn, contribute their knowledge to the world, making it a better place...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Evolutionary Anthropology and Russian Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Geometry
- ASPIRE Math
- ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra
- +92 subjects

Dato: Madison Russian course instructor
...curriculum. Before coming to college, I co-founded a teaching center, tutoring economically disadvantaged students in English. In the summer of 2011, I taught creative writing at my high school. I am especially interested in teaching the SATs because it marks an important transition point for students about to enter college, and I would love to alleviate some of the stress associated with this process. It brings me joy to know I have helped someone succeed...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- GRE Quantitative
- SAT Subject Tests
- Other
- +31 subjects

Laura: Madison Russian course instructor
...papers and college essays for my peers in high school; I loved the opportunity to revise their work. I became a teaching assistant while at Franklin & Marshall College in both the Neuroscience and Chemistry Departments working to run labs and teach lecture. I served as a teaching assistant for a freshman writing seminar and in that program I received training as an essay tutor. I also volunteered at the International Center on campus as...
Education & Certification
- Franklin and Marshall College - Bachelor in Arts, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- High School English
- Algebra
- +32 subjects

Krishandra: Madison 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
- Spanish 1
- Organic Chemistry
- +14 subjects

Eric: Madison Russian course instructor
...Russian from Ohio University. During my time there, I tutored students in a variety of subjects, including biology, 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...
Education & Certification
- Ohio University-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biological Sciences/Russian
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT
- General Chemistry
- +36 subjects

Ethan: Madison Russian course instructor
...the University of Chicago. I attended the Horace Mann School in New York City. I love teaching and working with students because I feel that there is nothing more rewarding than being able to provide the extra push that students might need to be successful. I am passionate about helping students learn and making sure they are having fun doing so. I'm also happy to talk about anything a student might want to talk about,...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Current Undergrad, Public Policy/Economics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- SAT Subject Tests
- AP US History
- +57 subjects