Online Russian Language Classes
Begin your journey with the rich and expressive Russian language in City Lit’s online Russian classes. Whether you’re learning for travel, work, study or personal fulfilment, our engaging lessons help you build confidence and fluency in Russian step by step.
At City Lit, our online Russian lessons use a modern teaching method called the Communicative Approach, also known as Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). This method focuses on learning Russian by actively using the language in practical situations, rather than memorising isolated rules. With support from our experienced tutors, each class encourages real communication and measurable progress.
Russian has a unique alphabet and expressive grammatical structure, and our lessons guide you through vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar in a clear, step-by-step way. You’ll learn through practical examples drawn from everyday life and deepen your understanding of the cultural context that shapes how Russian is used in real conversations.
Our online Russian lessons are suitable for all levels, from complete beginner to advanced, and offer flexible classes that let you learn Russian online from anywhere. Each lesson is interactive, supportive and designed to build your confidence through active participation and peer interaction.
Start learning Russian online today and take your language skills to the next level. Browse our Russian online courses below and book your place now.
- Russian beginners: module 1Course start date: Mon 1 Feb 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Altannavch MurrayContinue learning Russian on this communicative course for near beginners. The emphasis is on speaking and understanding, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian beginners: module 1 or equivalent.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian beginners: module 3Course start date: Wed 23 Sep 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Marina De YongKeep building on your elementary Russian on this communicative course. The emphasis is on speaking and listening, and you will gain a basic grounding in Russian grammar.Suitable if you have completed beginners: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian 4: module 1Course start date: Thu 24 Sep 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alla YoungDiscuss aspects of Russian literature and other cultural matters and learn some advanced grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian 3 at City Lit or have actively studied the language for at least 3/4 years.
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £259.00 - Russian 4: art and culture part 1Course start date: Wed 7 Oct 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkLearn Russian through this culturally immersive language course focussing on Russian art. The emphasis is on developing listening and speaking skills. There will be some writing assignments too.
Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00 - Russian 4: translation in practiceCourse start date: Wed 28 Oct 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Anna RiolandA practical, online translation course for Level 4 learners of Russian.Full fee £159.00 Senior fee £159.00 Concession £103.00 - Russian 4: module 2Course start date: Thu 14 Jan 2027 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alla YoungDiscuss aspects of Russian literature and other cultural matters and learn some advanced grammar. Suitable if you have completed Russian 4: module 1 or equivalent.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00 - Russian 4: art and culture part 2Course start date: Wed 3 Feb 2027
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Eugeniya ClarkSuitable if you have completed Russian at Level 3, Level 4 or above (or have equivalent experience). Learn Russian through culturally immersive language with the focus on Russian art of the 20th and the 21st centuries. The emphasis is on developing listening, speaking and reading skills. There will be some writing assignments too.Full fee £179.00 Senior fee £179.00 Concession £116.00
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