Wealth of experience

As a career linguist, Nina has deep knowledge and intellectual curiosity about languages and how we learn them. She creates a bespoke lesson plan for each student, because she explains that no two students learn exactly the same way or at the same pace. She adapts to professionals (lawyers, bankers) as well as people from all walks of life (the arts, construction, children, and more). She has an impressive diverse body of materials to choose from based on the aptitude and interest of particular students. My native Russian speaking friends are amazed at how well I speak and formulate complex stories.

Susheel, 440 lessons with Nina

Awesome, patient and very knowledgable

I highly recommend Nina! It was very easy to coordinate a meeting with Nina and she was very willing to adapt to my specific needs. She worked with me on translation and pronunciation. Thanks Nina!

Joe, 3 lessons with Nina

Russian Studies

Nina and I covered a lot. We had many Russian conversations and she was so pleasent while listening to my needs. I had been searching for a great teacher, and now I finally have one. Thanks to Nina, after just one lesson, I feel very confident that I will learn more and get to the level that I want to. She's an excellent teacher!

Michael, 85 lessons with Nina

Excellent Tutor!

Nina taught me for TOEFL exam. she is very patient, very focused tutor who has been able to make a strong impact on my ability to learn English. Thanks to Nina I improved my English skills and I was ready to take the test.I would strongly recommend Nina without hesitation!

Ana, 10 lessons with Nina

Structured and Genuinly Cares

Nina is an invaluable teacher with a noticeably great amount of teaching experience. Her explanations are clear and best of all, she expects greatness from the student. Glad to have found her.

Niles, 2 lessons with Nina

Sweet & Patient

Very flexible schedule. Various learning styles to keep it interesting and help any type of learner. Pleasant to be around.

JamieLee, 5 lessons with Nina

Encouraging and Patient Tutor.

One of the best aspects of learning Russian from Nina is that she is a native speaker and can clearly explain idiomatic expressions, as well as the nuances of the language. This is an important factor for non-native speakers, such as myself, seeking an intimate understanding of the language. Nina is positive-minded, encouraging when correcting mistakes, and very patient. She cares about the student's goals, personal interests, and insecurities.

Stephanie, 13 lessons with Nina

Excellent tutoring for Russian language and literature

I have a specialized goal--to acquire Russian diction so as to be able to perform a Russian song cycle a couple of months from now. In this first meeting we not only jumped straight into diction, but also interpretation of the poetry and books I might get on both Alexander Blok's life and very basic Russian vocabulary & grammar (so there would be some context for the poetry I will be singing). It's only a few days later and I've gone from near-zero to feeling okay reciting and singing the first piece. Brava! Whatever you're looking for in Russian--language or literary interpretation--Nina will be able to help you.

Steve, 7 lessons with Nina

Wonderful tutor. One of the best I've ever had.

Nina is helping me learn Russian and she does a wonderful job. She really goes at the pace of the student, rather than her own pace, which makes it much easier to learn. I'd recommend her to anyone.

Courtney, 3 lessons with Nina

Very knowledgeable and patient.

Knowledgeable and patient about not only Russian but also language. Sets a good individualized paced for her student. Offers multiple modes of learning to work for the student.

Ann , 41 lessons with Nina