51Թ can help make studying a new language easier to deal with by providing a Pittsburgh Russian class. Whether you attend Allderdice High School, Brashear High School, the University of Pittsburgh, or another school in the Pittsburgh area, you can take advantage of these classes. Even those who have some experience speaking Russian can find it challenging to grow their command of the language, and a traditional classroom may not be able to address your personal academic needs. So, it's highly advisable for you to look for help outside of school, and you can do that with a Pittsburgh Russian class.
Russian is a Slavic language that's also part of a group of Indo-European languages spoken in many Eastern European nations. Other languages that belong to the Slavic language group include Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovenian, Bulgarian, and much more. More than 150 million people in the world speak Russian as their first language, and there are more than 265 million people who speak Russian as an additional language. It's an official language in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Russian is used in United Nations summits as well.
Studying Russian can help you pursue your objectives. Are you almost finished with high school and thinking about attending college? In your applications, you can tell potential schools that you studied Russian to try to increase your chances of consideration. Being fluent in a foreign language really comes in handy if you want to study abroad or live in a different country for a few years. You may even want to become a foreign language teacher to assist any student you may have in the future. Whether you're going to school, working, or you're someone taking up a new hobby, we can assist you with signing up for a Pittsburgh Russian class that aligns with your lifestyle.
What material would a Pittsburgh Russian course cover?
The Russian language has an alphabet known as the Cyrillic alphabet. It contains 32 letters. (There's also a 33rd character, but it's a soft sign that's not a letter.) Its grammar uses the case system, meaning that nouns change their form and have different endings. The case of a noun demonstrates what role a noun plays in a sentence. It's unlike the English language, where word order is used in identifying logical and grammatical relationships. Other concepts you'll need to learn include essential vocabulary, common phrases, pronunciation, and more that your instructor can go over.
How will a Pittsburgh Russian course help me learn?
All lessons in a Pittsburgh Russian course are virtual, and each one is directed by a professional Russian teacher. Every lesson involves you interacting with a teacher and other students in an online classroom. In addition to learning how to speak the Russian language, you and your fellow students can work together to learn about Russian history and culture and even talk about books written by classic Russian authors like Tolstoy or Dostoevsky. Your teacher can even immerse you in the language by conducting entire lessons in Russian depending on your skill level.
There are many benefits to studying with others. For one, it's simpler for you to ask someone for help in case a concept confounds you, which is difficult to do if you studied by yourself. Plus, if you're very knowledgeable in a subject, you can share your expertise to help someone reach for their goals. These study sessions are also beneficial if you have an important quiz or test coming up, and you want others to help you prepare for it. If you need direct assistance in one or more topics, your teacher is more than happy to offer one-on-one help. Before they can teach a class, they're required to go through an interview process to ensure language knowledge and superb communication abilities with students of all skill levels.
Because all courses take place online, you can participate in lessons from home or anywhere else that has a stable internet connection. If you're swamped with other responsibilities like an extracurricular activity or a job, don't worry about choosing between your studies and your obligations. These courses provide flexible schedules with new sections starting every month. Choose to enroll in a two-week course or a four-week course.
What I've learned about this program so far interests me. How do I get started with a Russian course?
Signing up for a Russian course is a simple process. Give us a call or send a message through our contact form, and one of our representatives will get back to you to walk you through the signup procedure. If you're ready to get started with a Pittsburgh Russian course, please call 51Թ today.

Tyler: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...and Russian to an upper intermediate level. I have recently been accepted to teach as an undergraduate assistant to the second-year students at Pitt. I am involved in my school's culture clubs as well as their cheer squad, where you can find me cheering them on at games. My teaching ideals reflect the wishes of the student- I want to help you trust me and understand that I trust you; how you learn should not...
Education & Certification
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- Math
- Study Skills and Organization
- +21 subjects

Natallia: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...German has the largest number of native speakers in the European Union (far more than English, Spanish, or French). Almost a fifth of the world's books are published in German, and few of these ever appear in English translation. If you make up your mind to learn one of these two languages with me, I promise to create the following formula at our classes: a good mood + your smiles + the joy you will get...
Education & Certification
- Minsk State Linguistic University - Bachelor in Arts, English and German Languages
- the University of Pittsburgh - Master of Science, Foreign Language Education
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- German
- Languages
- German 2
- +3 subjects

Danny: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...and a master's degree in historical musicology, I learned that each project and assignment requires planning and strategic forethought to achieve the best result. In my time teaching music theory and history in the classroom at the University of Pittsburgh, it translated to developing personalized lesson plans to find the most effective means of teaching for students. Individual attention and effective communication are vital for learning, and it is my position as a teacher and...
Education & Certification
- Universiry of Virginia - Bachelors, Music, Russian
- University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus - Masters, Historical Musicology, Cultural Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- IB Language A: Language and Literature HL
- Languages
- English
- +25 subjects

Milos: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
Hello there friends, My name is Milos but also go by Luckiest Serbian in the world. I am finishing my Master's thesis for a degree in Data Science. My current focus is Business Analytics, particularly dynamic pricing strategies in the travel industry.
Education & Certification
- Mercyhurst College - Bachelor in Arts, Hospitality Administration and Management
- Mercyhurst College - Master of Science, Data Processing Technology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Study Skills
- Economics
- Data Science
- +11 subjects

Oxana: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...and ESL teacher by education; I got my BA and MA in Russia. I have been teaching English and Russian (ESL and RSL) for 15 years. I love teaching and it's my pleasure to watch my students grow in their language skills. I have experience teaching groups of students (5-10) as well as individuals. So far I've had a privilege of teaching students from the USA, Germany, England,Switzerland, South Africa, Russia and Ukraine. Needless to...
Education & Certification
- Barnaul State Pedagogical Universtiy - Bachelor in Arts, ESL, Russian SL
- Barnaul State Pedagogical Universtiy - Master of Arts, ESL, Russian SL
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Languages
- ESL/ELL
- English

Joy: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...school years, revealed the deep insecurities we all carry as students. To a 6th grader, the thought of algebra was so frightening and intimidating that any reasoning disintegrated. So, we followed the mantra Algebra is not magic, reminding the student in times when she faltered that she can think 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Current Undergrad, Physiology and Neurobiology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Latin
- SAT Reading
- +99 subjects

Uphoria: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...to someone else. Tutoring is one of the greatest ways to learn about others, as well as oneself. In the last five months that I have been tutoring, 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...
Education & Certification
- University of New Mexico-Main Campus - Current Undergrad, Evolutionary Anthropology and Russian Language
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Writing
- 8th Grade Math
- Algebra 2
- +92 subjects

Max: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...full of useful lessons that can be applied at the personal, national and societal levels, and I enjoy teaching this point of view to students, helping them to see history as a living, deeply relevant subject matter. My teaching philosophy can be summed in three words: never sit still. I don't see learning as a static process, whereby a student studies for a test, passes it, then lets the information slip away. Rather, I believe...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- Social Sciences
- Languages
- +61 subjects

Krishandra: Pittsburgh 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
- Microbiology
- AP Spanish Literature and Culture
- +14 subjects

Katia: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...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!... Review concepts, identify strengths and potential areas for improvement, and develop a plan going forward.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Masters, Biomedical Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP Biology
- AP English Language and Composition
- SAT Subject Tests
- +24 subjects

Illiana: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...Minor in Linguistics at the University of Michigan- Ann Arbor Honors College in 2009. I earned my M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology from Wayne State University in 2013. 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...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelors, Russian Language and Literature, Linguistics
- Wayne State University - Masters, Speech-Language Pathology
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- GRE Verbal
- English Grammar and Syntax
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +14 subjects

Yimeng: Pittsburgh 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
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Life Sciences
- +63 subjects

Nick: Pittsburgh 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
- Summer
- American Literature
- Essay Editing
- +56 subjects

Katie: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...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 long term success!... I believe one thing wrong with today's educational systems is that students focus too much on the short terms goals - memorizing information just for the next test, rushing through homework just to get a good grade for that assignment, cramming just to pass a 3 hour AP or regents, etc. I hope to teach students to gain knowledge and confidence in a subject, not just short-term memorization, and walk away with lifelong test-taking, learning, and study tools.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Biological Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Spanish
- Life Sciences
- High School Physics
- +73 subjects

Ethan: Pittsburgh 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
- Geography
- History
- +57 subjects

Domnika: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...on my exceptional academic work. I would love to help students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as first year college students. If you need 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,...
Education & Certification
- Colby College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- High School Writing
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Test Prep
- +84 subjects

Daniel: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...I volunteered as a "Big Brother", helping incoming freshmen adapt themselves to the more rigorous environment of St. Paul's. While an undergraduate at Columbia University, I taught SAT prep courses. I will be going to law school in the fall, and until then I am continuing my passion for teaching with 51Թ! My tutoring style has always been to fit the lesson to the student. Whether you're studying for chemistry test or analyzing a...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- Geometry
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- Business
- +58 subjects

Ksenia: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...worked in the art world to get experience before embarking on my graduate studies. I also worked in the Education Department of the School of the International Center of Photography as their Teaching Assistant Liaison. This experience confirmed my goals of becoming an educator. As our dean once said, a classroom is the only place that you can walk into, say the sky is purple, and do something productive with such an absurd idea.... Progressive inquiry-based learning.
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelors, Art History and English Literature
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- French
- GED Social Studies
- AP World History
- +79 subjects

Christopher: Pittsburgh Russian course instructor
...or a presentation I have given, I feel that I have done some small part to form a new connection between them and the greater fabric of humanity, both past and present. I thus seek to teach in a way that creates not only understanding, but excitement, fostering a connection between student and subject that goes well beyond rote memorization or cursory engagement. Through this perspective, I aim to bring students closer to their educational...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelors, Political Science and Government
- Truman State University - Current Grad Student, Secondary Education: Social Studies
Subject Expertise
- Russian
- AP European History
- Economics
- Reading
- +45 subjects

John: Pittsburgh 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
- Polish
- Foreign Language
- French
- +110 subjects