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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

Oct 14 - Oct 20, 2026

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Degrees and Certificates

Degrees

Masters in Linguistics

Certifications

Masters in Linguistics
PFUR
Moscow
Russia
2001

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!