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Katya D   
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Native Russian Tutor with Over 20 Years of Experience

  • Los Angeles, California
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Tutor Bio

Privet, I am Katya, a native speaker of Russian with a Master's Degree in Linguistics and over 20 years of experience. I specialize in teaching Russian for communication and work. Whether you are a complete beginner or advanced, I will help you speak confidently and correctly. I break down complex grammar into simple, understandable topics.

Based in Los Angeles, California

Personally Vetted · Strømmen’s Note

A Russian native with a linguistics master's and more than twenty years teaching, Katya won't rush a student past where they're actually ready.

Hourly Rates

Online tutoring
  • Pay as you go
    $59/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $40
    $55/hr
    $550 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $49/hr
    $980 total
Travel to tutor in Los Angeles
  • Pay as you go
    $90/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $50
    $85/hr
    $850 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $80/hr
    $1,600 total
In-home
  • Pay as you go
    $120/hr
  • 10-hour package Save $50
    $115/hr
    $1,150 total
  • 20-hour package Save $200 Best value
    $110/hr
    $2,200 total

Available Lesson Times

Aug 13 - Aug 19, 2026

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Degrees and Certificates

Degrees

Masters in Linguistics

Personal Interests

Foreign language learning Listening to music Singing Comedy Classical Music

Learn more about Katya

  • What is your favorite word in your language and why?

    Радость (radost) which means joy. This is something we all need in our lives and studies.

  • What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?

    I am from Kamchatka, so a big fan of fish and red caviar.

  • Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?

    I have been studying Spanish for a year.

  • What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?

    Storytelling, comedy, singing, writing, dancing.

  • What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?

    Petropavlovsk-Kamchatski, a unique city located on a peninsula, with long and cold winters and the warmest people. I am still in touch with my friends from over there!