Even though learning a language can be difficult, a Varsity Tutors Minneapolis Russian course is designed to help you leverage your study skills to increase your chances of achieving fluency.
Whether you are beginning Russian at Washburn Senior High School, taking advanced classes at Henry Senior High School, or even furthering your knowledge with intermediate classes at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a Minneapolis Russian class can give you the kind of help you need to deepen your understanding and knowledge of the language.
Although your classroom instructors have the best of intentions, they are often limited by a set amount of instructional hours, a predetermined curriculum, and full classrooms that can reduce their ability to individualize instruction or help students who are struggling. In addition, students who master additional languages rarely do so through the classroom instruction alone.
Successful language learners know that in order to become fluent, you need to spend time outside of the classroom reading, studying, practicing, and connecting what you are learning to what you already know. It isn't always easy, especially when you feel like you are on your own.
With Varsity Tutors, you don't have to be. In a Minneapolis Russian course, you'll have the chance to practice speaking and listening, ask questions of someone who has time to answer them, and sharpen your study skills so you can get a firm grasp on your language studies.
What can a Varsity Tutors Minneapolis Russian Class help me with?
If you've chosen to study Russian, you've started a unique journey. Russia's rich cultural heritage influenced many of the world's best-known writers of literature and drama, including Tolstoy, Dostoevsky, and Chekhov.
There are more than 150 million people in the world whose native language is Russian, and upwards of 265 million speak it if you include second-language learners. It is the official language of four countries - Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan - and is one of the official languages of the United Nations.
Learning Russian does present some unique challenges to English-speaking learners. Russian is written using the Cyrillic alphabet, which has 32 letters - a few more than English's 26 letters. Fortunately, almost all of the words can be consistently sounded out once you learn the alphabet. There are no pronunciation exceptions like there are in English.
Like a number of other languages, Russian has gendered nouns: masculine, feminine, and neuter. In addition, Russian adheres to the case system, which determines the role of the noun in the sentence. Different noun endings identify relationships between words in a sentence rather than using word order like English does.
These differences are exciting, and having access to a knowledgeable expert means you can get explanations of difficult concepts, get answers to your questions, practice speaking and listening, and help you gain insight into your personal study strengths that can significantly enhance your language-learning experience.
How can a Minneapolis Russian course help me?
During course sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore mechanics like spelling, grammar, punctuation, and pronunciation of Russian letters. For further insight, the sessions may cover broad cultural concepts like Russian traditions, or dig deep into the nuances of Russian word pronunciation.
A Minneapolis Russian course is delivered exclusively online, in a comfortable, low-stress virtual environment. In this space, you'll be able to see, hear, and interact with others as if you were in the same room. Meeting online saves time and money, and eliminates transportation hassles. You can learn in the comfort of your home - or wherever you learn best.
In addition, you can increase your Russian mastery by tapping into your unique learning style. Instructors may try multiple approaches to determine whether you are a visual learner, an auditory learner - or if you retain more using other methods.
In a Minneapolis Russian class, you can study together in a group of fellow students who are facing the same challenges as you. With a group class, you get the opportunity to participate in discussions, practice conversation skills one on one, and learn from the experiences of others whose insights can enhance your understanding and provide you with connections you might not otherwise have discovered.
How can I enroll in a Russian class?
Don't rely on classroom instruction alone. Get the most out of your Russian language studies with a supportive instructor who can help you fine-tune your study skills, answer your questions, and provide you with opportunities to practice. Contact Varsity Tutors to get course details and current enrollment options. Take the first step today.

Colleen: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...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 essays and doing...
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Bachelor of Science, International Affairs
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Essay Editing
- ACT Reading
- ACT Writing
- +42 subjects

Anna: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...a minor in psychology. I graduated high school from Millard North High School in Omaha, NE in 2019. I have worked as a childcare provider at a daycare, and I have been helping my 14-year-old sister with her homework since she was little. I am tutoring a wide variety of subjects, but I am most passionate about working with younger students on math and science, as I believe those are very important subjects to have...
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Current Undergrad Student, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- ACT Reading
- Science
- ACT Science
- +19 subjects

Sofia: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
I am a recent graduate from University of Minnesota with a bachelor degree in chemistry. I am passionate about education and have been working in this field for five years. Through my work at Varsity Tutors I hope to help students develop the necessary skills for their success in their future careers!
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities - Bachelor of Chemistry, Chemistry
- University of Chicago - Master of Science, Chemistry
- University of Chicago - Doctor of Science, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish 1
- ACT Writing
- Science
- +81 subjects

Ruth: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...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 a comprehensive curriculum to bring the Dignity & Respect Sportsmanship program to local schools with Best of the Batch. Ruth lives with her husband, Howard, in Pittsburgh, and writes the blog GlobalJabouble.com about globalization, love, and her travels abroad.... My philosophy for teaching is my philosophy for life. We have to listen to understand each other, ask a thousand questions, and we have to not be afraid to make mistakes and be wrong sometimes. When I meet a new student, I ask questions about where they are, what they want to learn and why. I listen deeply and ask follow up questions so I understand as well as I can where my student is coming from. I try not to think of my students as students. We are co-learners, discovering the world together. Sometimes I can show people ideas of ways of thinking that they haven't experienced before. Sometimes I learn more from my "student" than they do from me. We're in this together.
Education & Certification
- Smith College - Bachelors, Comparative Literature / Russian Civilization
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College Essays
- SAT Writing and Language
- GRE
- +27 subjects

Ariel: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...tailored to the student's learning style while 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...
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University - Bachelors, Policy and Management
- Carnegie Mellon University - Masters, Public Policy and Management
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- College Economics
- Writing
- Graduate Test Prep
- +40 subjects

Nathan: Minneapolis 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
- PSAT Mathematics
- CLEP
- College Algebra
- +36 subjects

Andrew: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...that met at a local church and 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...
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelors, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Reading
- Physical Chemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology
- +78 subjects

Anya: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...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 can help you...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Physics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Science, Applied Physics
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Social Studies
- High School English
- Algebra
- +37 subjects

Yimeng: Minneapolis Russian course instructor
...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 their potential and...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- GCSE
- LSAT
- Conversational Mandarin
- +63 subjects

Vlada: Minneapolis 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
- High School Accounting
- ACT Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +33 subjects