Maintaining and learning Russian with children abroad
Online classes for kids aged 4 to 16
Effective methods that allow you to learn Russian 2 times faster
Group and private lessons available
speak Russian fluently
learn about the culture and traditions and understand the subtleties of the language
find Russian-speaking friends from all over the world
be able to read Russian classical literature in the original: Chekhov, Pushkin, Tolstoy
communicate with relatives in Russian
have the opportunity to get education in Russian
By the end of the course, your child will:
Any parents living abroad encounter these questions:
How to help your kid to retain the Russian language in a foreign-language environment?
Will your kid understand the subtleties of the language and proverbs, sayings, fairy tales?
Will your kid be able to communicate freely with his grandparents in 2 years? And in 5 years? What about other relatives from Russia?
Will he ever read Pushkin and Tolstoy in Russian?
If your kid will need to return to Russia or work in a Russian-speaking company, will they be able to confirm their Russian language skills?
Russian
age 7-9
age 7-9
Russian
age 9-12
age 9-12
Russian
age 13-16
age 13-16
Program
Book a free trial lesson for your kid in one of the groups according to age
Russian
age 4-6
age 4-6
Monthly feedback from the teacher
Kids speak 60% of the time in class
Group corresponding to your kid's language knowledge level
Test after every 12 classes
Weekend conversation club for kids from all over the world
Real-time online classes, not recorded video
How classes are organized
Reviews
Ekaterina Zatkalyuk
We are very happy to be your students. If someone is still thinking, do not doubt, excellent teachers and excellent knowledge. My son learned to read in Russian in two months and continues to study.
My son is 9 years old, he really likes your Russian classes. He enjoys studying online, thank you for your professionalism.
Polina Miksuta
It's really cool and convenient to study online if a teacher knows how to capture learners' attention. We have a very negative experience with Zoom from kindergarten, but it's different with you! Kids are just crazy about these classes.
Margarita Petrova
Marina Ivanova
When we started studying online, my daughter could hold attention for 15-20 minutes, the last lesson lasted 45 minutes but she demanded to continue, it's all due to Ekaterina and you.
My son is 10 years old, he really likes your Russian classes. He enjoys studying online, thank you for your professionalism.
Svetlana Baunschmidt
I really liked the course structure. The tasks are arranged in a logical and simple way. Clear structure of grammar and spelling. Svetlana treats children with great love and attention.
Kristina Valesova
Valentina Stepanova
I really liked the individual and attentive approach of the teacher. Everything was awesome, thank you! You have to appreciate the efficiency, the helpfulness and the professionalism of the managers.
I really liked the course. Easy to learn and play. Svetlana Viktorovna is the best teacher.
Antonina Vlasova
This is a super course. Svetlana Viktorovna is the best online teacher ever! Surprisingly, my kid studied only Russian here, but he started getting better grades in all subjects at school. Thank you very much!
Margarita Malikova
Our team
Our team consists of education professionals, minimum 5 years work experience
Elena Emelyanova
Teacher of Russian Language and Literature
- Education: Moscow City Pedagogical University (MGPU), Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU). Professional retraining diploma: "Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language".
- Work experience: 10+ years.
Svetlana Zyryanova
Teacher of RFL, Russian Language and Literature
- Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University. Candidate of Philological Sciences (Ph.D. equivalent).
- Work experience: Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL) to children and adults since 2012. Currently works with bilingual children of preschool, primary, and secondary school age.
Maria Pukha
Teacher
- Education: Saint Petersburg Pedagogical University.. Experience: Over 15 years working with foreigners and bilingual children.
- A Russian language teacher for her own bilingual children, who are fully proficient in Russian.
Maria Tupikova
Teacher of RFL, Russian Language and Literature
- Higher pedagogical education with two specializations: Russian language and literature at KubSU. Additional education "Russian as a foreign language".
- Experience working with bilinguals teaching Russian as a foreign language - since 2020.
Maria Dmitrieva
RFL Teacher
- Education: Lomonosov Moscow State University "Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language". Teaching Russian since 2009, fully transitioned to online format in 2020.
- Work experience: Russia, Serbia, Slovenia. Extensive experience in developing original teaching materials.
Ksenia Yerohina
RFL Teacher
- Education: ANO VO MISAO, Moscow 2018: "Pedagogy and Psychology of Education".
- Early childhood development educator since 2013 (offline and online).
Margarita Vasilyeva
Methodologist, RFL Teacher
- Graduated from BSPU (Ufa) with a degree in "English Language and Russian as a Foreign Language".
- Has been successfully working with children since 2012, both preschoolers and teenagers.
Yekaterina Larionova
Teacher
- Teaches Russian as a Foreign Language and Russian as a Heritage Language since 2009.
- Methodologist for bilingual children's education programs and Russian language promotion abroad. Online learning methodologist.
Nadezhda Malygina
Teacher
- Graduated from Stavropol State University with a degree in "Primary School Teacher
- 20 years of experience working with children. Worked in schools and led extracurricular activity clubs.
Irina Shlyakhtitskaya
Teacher
- In 2021, completed advanced training in "Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL). System and Methodology of Teaching Russian to Foreigners
- Worked as kindergarten teacher and primary school teacher-educator.
Oksana Kuzminova
Teacher of RFL and english
- Higher pedagogical education with dual specialization: Russian language and literature at KubSU. Additional qualification in "Russian as a foreign language".
- Experience in bilingual education and teaching Russian as a foreign language - since 2020.
Natalya Panova
Teacher of RFL, Russian Language and Literature
- Education: Lomonosov Moscow State University. Specialist in Intercultural Communication and Teacher of RFL.
- Experience:Over 7 years teaching RFL, Russian language and literature to adults and children. Certified TRKI examiner (Tests of Russian as a Foreign Language).
Yulia Mingaleva
RFL Teacher
- Experienced teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language with higher linguistic education. Has work experience in online schools and universities.
- Specializes in modern teaching methodologies, application of information technologies, features of bilingual education.
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Russian age 4-6
Russian classes for kids, age 4-6, are designed to hold their attention. Our classes offer kids a playful, dynamic and exciting way to learn the language. We also use additional applications, video and audio materials. Our mission is not only to make kids speak Russian perfectly but also to make them love it.
The main purpose of the course is to maintain the skill of intuitive unconscious communication in Russian. We set the tasks to make kids speak, expand the vocabulary and teach them to read in Russian.
Preschoolers who grow up in a foreign-language environment quickly displace Russian from everyday speech and memory. The older your kid gets, the more difficult it will be to learn the rules, declensions and cases. So age 4-6 is the best time to study the language.
Children study in groups of 6 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
The main purpose of the course is to maintain the skill of intuitive unconscious communication in Russian. We set the tasks to make kids speak, expand the vocabulary and teach them to read in Russian.
Preschoolers who grow up in a foreign-language environment quickly displace Russian from everyday speech and memory. The older your kid gets, the more difficult it will be to learn the rules, declensions and cases. So age 4-6 is the best time to study the language.
Children study in groups of 6 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Russian age 7-9
Classes for kids, age 7-9, are made interactive. Kids actively participate in class, complete tasks and answer the teacher's questions. We also use additional applications, video and audio materials. Our mission is not only to make kids speak Russian perfectly but also to make them love it.
The main purpose of the course is to develop basic language skills, namely speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. We will study grammar, acquire writing skills, read, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children studyin groups of 6 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
The main purpose of the course is to develop basic language skills, namely speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension. We will study grammar, acquire writing skills, read, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children studyin groups of 6 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Russian age 9-12
These are comprehensive classes that develop all the basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension.
Depending on your kid's skills and language learning goals, we will develop and support spoken language, study grammar, acquire writing skills or develop them, read in the language, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children study in groups of 8 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Depending on your kid's skills and language learning goals, we will develop and support spoken language, study grammar, acquire writing skills or develop them, read in the language, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children study in groups of 8 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Russian age 13-16
These are comprehensive classes that develop all the basic language skills: speaking, reading, writing, listening comprehension.
Depending on your kid's skills and language learning goals, we will develop and support spoken language, study grammar, acquire writing skills or develop them, read in the language, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children study in groups of 8 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Depending on your kid's skills and language learning goals, we will develop and support spoken language, study grammar, acquire writing skills or develop them, read in the language, enrich vocabulary, get acquainted with Russian literature, learn spelling and punctuation.
In addition, there will be communication with peers, communicative games, acquaintance with the culture and holidays of the country.
Children study in groups of 8 people and individually. The groups are distributed according to the language knowledge levels.
The recommended number of classes per month is 8, the course duration (one level) is 9 months.
Preparing for school Age 5-6
- school preparation classes
- teaching kids to read, write, count
- studying the world around us
- developing cognitive processes such as logic, memory, attention and thinking
- classes in groups of 3, 6 people, individually
Theory of research problems solving
For kids, age 5-6 and 7-9
Theory of research problems solving: these are modern and very relevant classes that develop Soft Skills in children.
The purpose of the classes is to develop creative thinking. Your kid will learn to think unconventionally and at the same time systematically, to solve non-standard and complex problems, to have a broader view of the world, not to be afraid to express exciting creative tasks and unusual situations.
Groups of up to 6 people, 1 time a week.
Theory of research problems solving: these are modern and very relevant classes that develop Soft Skills in children.
The purpose of the classes is to develop creative thinking. Your kid will learn to think unconventionally and at the same time systematically, to solve non-standard and complex problems, to have a broader view of the world, not to be afraid to express exciting creative tasks and unusual situations.
Groups of up to 6 people, 1 time a week.
Painting
In drawing classes, children will learn to master various techniques and materials: pencils, crayons, gouache, watercolors, markers, gel pens, and more. Lessons are conducted in age groups - 4-6, 6-9, 9+.
What makes our lessons different from recorded tutorials is the opportunity to interact with peers from around the world in real time, ask the teacher questions, rather than mindlessly copying a given template.
What makes our lessons different from recorded tutorials is the opportunity to interact with peers from around the world in real time, ask the teacher questions, rather than mindlessly copying a given template.
Conversation club
Do you want your children to communicate more in Russian on various topics?
Or perhaps there are few opportunities for speaking practice in your country?
Join us for a trial lesson in our conversation club!
Children will:
The program includes:
Or perhaps there are few opportunities for speaking practice in your country?
Join us for a trial lesson in our conversation club!
Children will:
- Make friends and meet peers from around the world
- Get more speaking practice
- No boring grammar rules, declensions or cases - we just talk and play.
The program includes:
- Icebreaker games,
- Communication techniques that encourage everyone to speak,
- Paired and group activities.
Speech therapist
Clear and beautiful speech is the foundation of a child’s confidence at school and in communication.
At IRUS, speech therapy sessions are conducted individually. First, the specialist carries out a diagnosis and determines exactly what the child needs.
Then a personalized lesson plan is created, which may include:
The main goal is for the child’s speech to become clear, articulate, and a source of joy in communication.
At IRUS, speech therapy sessions are conducted individually. First, the specialist carries out a diagnosis and determines exactly what the child needs.
Then a personalized lesson plan is created, which may include:
- correction of sounds,
- vocabulary building and development of coherent speech,
- support for bilingual children,
- preparation for school or exams.
The main goal is for the child’s speech to become clear, articulate, and a source of joy in communication.
Игротека
This course is perfectly suited for children who miss live communication in Russian, want to preserve and develop their language, but don't like standard lessons.
We play games adapted for online format: "Yes/No Riddles", "Mafia", "The Hat Game", strategy games and many others.
Gradually, bilingual children become more confident in conversation, start communicating easily with each other, and their vocabulary naturally expands through diverse game scenarios and topics.
We play games adapted for online format: "Yes/No Riddles", "Mafia", "The Hat Game", strategy games and many others.
Gradually, bilingual children become more confident in conversation, start communicating easily with each other, and their vocabulary naturally expands through diverse game scenarios and topics.
English
Step-by-step English for children aged 5–18
English can be easy and joyful when you approach it gradually—step by step.
At IRUS, we guide children from their first words at age 5 to serious exam preparation in their teenage years.
All lessons are one-on-one, so we adapt to the child’s pace and interests. Our foundation is the Cambridge and Oxford programs, which ensure structure and measurable results.
We care that:
English can be easy and joyful when you approach it gradually—step by step.
At IRUS, we guide children from their first words at age 5 to serious exam preparation in their teenage years.
All lessons are one-on-one, so we adapt to the child’s pace and interests. Our foundation is the Cambridge and Oxford programs, which ensure structure and measurable results.
We care that:
- young children fall in love with the language through games, songs, and stories;
- school-age students feel confident and handle tasks without stress;
- teenagers see real prospects and know that English opens doors to the future.
Mathematics
"Wow Math" olympiad math course for children in grades 2-6
By the end of the course, your child will:
By the end of the course, your child will:
- develop mathematical thinking
- excel in math at school
- approach problems from different perspectives
- learn to handle challenges and overcome fear of mistakes
- 3 lessons per module cover new topics
- The 4th lesson is for consolidation
- The course culminates in an olympiad tournament
- warm-up activities
- interactive problem-solving
- neurogymnastics exercises
- math games
Elena Emelyanova
- Education: MGPU (Moscow City Pedagogical University), MSU (Diploma of professional retraining "Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language").
- Work experience: over 10 years.
- Worked at a school. From 2014 to 2019 - Director of a Russian school in the city of Bari, Southern Italy.
Maria Pukha
- Education: Saint Petersburg Pedagogical University.
- Experience: Over 15 years working with foreigners and bilingual children. A Russian language teacher for her own bilingual children, who are fully proficient in Russian.
- Recently also works online. Regularly participates in conferences and webinars on the subject.Teaches courses: Russian as a native language, Russian as a foreign language, Russian for bilinguals.
Екатерина Брагина
- Кандидат педагогических наук. Окончила Волгоградский государственный
педагогический университет. - Работает с детьми с 2008 года, создавала программы обучения для детских
развивающих центров. Прошла перекфалификацию по направлению РКИ в МГУ. - В последние 3 года преподает РКИ онлайн и офлайн для детей от 5 и до 13 лет
Татьяна Булдакова
- Образование: Камчатский государственный университет, специальность педагог-
- психолог, учитель английского языка;
- СПБГУ, специальность преподаватель РКИ.
- Опыт работы с детьми с 2004 года
- Работала в начальной школе, вела кружки по дополнительному образованию
- Преподает русский язык детям от 3 и до 11 лет уже более 4 лет. Ежегодно
- проходит обучение современным методикам преподавания русского детям-
- билингвам.
- Педагог в центре русского языка и культуры в Испании.
Margarita Vasilyeva
- Education: BSPU city of Ufa in specialties English language and Russian as a foreign language (bachelor's degree) and linguistics (master's degree).
- Works with children since 2012. Moreover, Rita successfully works both with preschoolers and with teenagers.
- Margarita is the favorite of all students and parents.
- Since 2021 teaches at our school and acts as methodologist of the RFL direction.
- Conducts training seminars for teachers.
Ksenia Erokhina
- Education: ANO VO MISAO, Moscow 2018: "Pedagogy and Psychology of Education".
- Lomonosov Moscow State University, IRYAIK 2025: "Methods of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language".
- Experience: Early childhood development educator since 2013 (offline and online).
- Since 2021, teaches early development programs and Russian language classes for bilinguals at our school.
Yekaterina Larionova
- Teaches Russian as a foreign language and Russian as a heritage language since 2009.
- Methodologist of programs for teaching bilingual children and promoting Russian language abroad. Online learning methodologist.
- Head of the Russian Language and Culture Center "Nadezhda" in Spain.
- Children absolutely adore lessons with Ekaterina, and her groups always have full attendance!
Nadezhda Malygina
- Nadezhda has over 20 (!!!) years of experience working with children. Graduated from Stavropol State University with a degree in "primary school teacher".
- Worked at a school, led extracurricular activity clubs.
- Nadezhda also conducted courses for teachers and served on judging panels for various teaching competitions.
- Today she works as a primary school teacher at one of Moscow's gymnasiums, teaches remote classes for children from different countries on school preparation and Russian language.
- Methodologist for the publishing house "Akademkniga/ Textbook".
Irina Shlyakhtitskay
- Irina's first education - primary school teacher.
- In 2021 received advanced training in "Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language (RFL).
- System and methodology of teaching Russian to foreigners".
- Worked as kindergarten teacher, primary school teacher-educator.
- From 2018 lived and worked in South Korea as Russian language teacher for children.
- Russian language teacher at language gymnasium in Irkutsk. Teaches online since 2019.
Вероника Матвеенко
- Кандидат педагогических наук. Окончила с красным дипломом РУДН по
специальности «Русский язык как иностранный - Проходила обучение в Иорданском университете
- С 2007 г. преподавала русский язык иностранным детям, студентам, а также
работникам посольства Судана в РФ - С 2020 года также работает в онлайн-формате
Natalya Panova
- Education: "Specialist in Intercultural Communication", "Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language", Institute of Professional Education - specialty "Teacher-Psychologist",
- St. Petersburg State University "Russian Language and Russian Culture in the Aspect of Teaching Russian Language".
- Experience: Over 7 years teaching Russian as a Foreign Language, Russian language and literature to adults and children.
- Is an examiner of TRKI (Tests of Russian as a Foreign Language).
Екатерина Петрова
- Педагог с двумя высшими психолого-педагогическими образованиями.
- Ведет научную деятельность, а также продолжаю педагогическую практику.
- Работает более 5 лет в детских развивающих центрах уже 5 лет.
- Проводит занятия по раннему развитию от 12 месяцев, а также занятия по подготовке к
школе
Maria Tupikova
- Higher pedagogical education with two specializations: Russian language and literature at KubSU. Additional education "Russian as a foreign language: modern methods and approaches".
- Professional retraining at Tomsk State University "Educational content developer".
- Experience working with bilinguals teaching Russian as a foreign language - since 2020.
- About myself: "I always listen to the student and note their interests and inclinations. I focus on strengths so the child feels comfortable during learning, isn't afraid to make mistakes and ask questions. I like creating effective and creative tasks that not only reinforce acquired knowledge but also develop thinking."
Maria Dmitrieva
- Education: Lomonosov Moscow State University, "Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language."
- Has been teaching Russian since 2009. Transitioned fully to online format in 2020, enabling students worldwide to learn from home.
- Taught in Russia, Serbia, and Slovenia. Extensive experience in developing original teaching materials.
- Maria tailors lessons to students' goals, preferences, and interests. Creates a friendly classroom atmosphere that makes children eager to learn and discover new things.
Svetlana Zyryanova
- Education: Tula State Lev Tolstoy Pedagogical University. Candidate of Philological Sciences (Ph.D. equivalent).
- Experience teaching RFL to children and adults since 2012.
- Svetlana has conducted professional development courses for RFL teachers in Czechia, Moldova, and Mongolia. Established a Russian Language Center in Namibia.
- Currently works with bilingual children of preschool, primary, and secondary school age. Her teaching approach combines neuroscience principles with warm, supportive classroom environments to help children learn with joy and confidence.
- At our school, Svetlana teaches both group and individual classes.
Oksana Kuzminova
- Education: Moscow State Linguistic University, Faculty of Romance Languages. Teacher of two foreign languages: Spanish and English.
- Professional Development: Northwestern Academy of Additional and Professional Education. "Teacher of Russian as a Foreign Language."
- Teaching experience since 2017.
- About myself: "When working with children, I strive to create the warmest atmosphere possible so all students feel comfortable with each other. My students often share their problems with me or aren't shy to ask for help. My principle is to accept each child as they are and try to instill a love of learning through engagement."
Yuliya Mingaleva
- Experienced teacher of Russian as a foreign language (RFL) with higher linguistic education. Currently pursuing postgraduate studies at RUDN University in "Pedagogy."
- Completed advanced training at leading educational centers, including RUDN University, Moscow State University, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute, and the International RFL Center.
- Has experience working in online schools and universities. Uses individualized approach, communicative methods, and creative teaching techniques. Focuses on developing students' erudition and intellect while fostering a love for the Russian language.
- Has been teaching at our school since 2021. Specializes in modern teaching methodologies, use of information technologies, and features of bilingual education.
- Motto: Not moving forward means moving backward!