- Author of Russian Without Pain — an original course designed to make Russian actually approachable - Lessons tailored to your goals, pace, and reasons for learning — not a one-size-fits-all programme - Real conversations from day one — no endless drills before you're allowed to speak - Experience teaching Russian to adults with zero background, including refugees at a non-profit - A relaxed, judgment-free atmosphere where making mistakes is part of the process - Structured progress you can feel — every lesson builds on the last My lessons follow the Russian Without Pain curriculum, adapted to each student's goals and level. Module 1 — First Steps (Lessons 0–4) The alphabet, sounds, first words. Greetings, introductions, where you're from. How to describe people. Where you are and where you're going. Ordering food and drinks. Module 2 — Everyday Life (Lessons 5–9) Numbers and prices. Shopping and transport. Your daily routine. Family and relationships. Telling the time and talking about your week. Module 3 — Getting Comfortable (Lessons 10+) Past and future tense. Making plans. Talking about yourself in more depth. Understanding and being understood in real conversations. Each module is mixed with authentic materials — videos, articles, real dialogues — chosen around what interests you personally. The curriculum gives us structure; your goals give us direction. HUGE PLUSES + You get access to Russian Without Pain — my original course materials, developed exclusively for my students + Every lesson is recorded (if you want) — so you can revisit explanations anytime + I share additional resources after every lesson: vocabulary lists, useful links, extra practice + Flexible scheduling — we find a time that works for your life, not the other way around + You will never feel judged for your level, your accent, or your mistakes — ever CLASSROOM RULES — Come curious, not prepared — you don't need to study before our first lesson — Mistakes are welcome — they mean you're trying, and that's exactly what we need — Please cancel or reschedule at least 12 hours in advance — I'll do the same for you — No ghosting — if something isn't working, just tell me and we'll fix it — One rule above all: show up ready to speak, even if it's just one word