Student Reviews

I tried two other online schools before VividRussian and the difference is night and day. The small group format means I actually get to speak every lesson — not just listen. After 5 months I can hold a basic conversation and my colleagues in Moscow are impressed.

My teacher Anastasia is incredibly patient and always adapts the lesson to exactly what I need. I was stuck at A2 for over a year with self-study. After 3 months of individual lessons here I passed a B1 assessment. The structured approach really works.

I needed Russian for my job in logistics. The teachers understood my goals and tailored vocabulary to business situations. Within 6 months I was able to join work calls in Russian. The homework is practical and reinforces what we cover in class.

Starting from absolute zero, I was terrified of the Cyrillic alphabet. My teacher made it so approachable — I was reading simple words within 2 weeks. Now at 4 months in, I can read menus, signs, and simple messages. The pace is perfect for a busy professional.

Good structured program. My only note is that sometimes the group has mixed levels, which can slow things down. But the teacher handles it well and the material is excellent. I appreciate that every lesson includes real speaking practice.

I needed TRKI-2 for university admission and was running out of time. My teacher knew the exam format inside out — we practiced with real past papers and focused on my weak areas. I passed on the first attempt! Could not have done it without the targeted preparation.

As a Czech speaker, I already had some advantage with Russian. But VividRussian helped me move fast from "I understand bits" to actually speaking fluently. The focus on conversation in every class is exactly what I needed. Reached B2 in under a year.

The time zone difference worried me at first, but VividRussian offers flexible scheduling that works perfectly for Australian evenings. My teacher is always well-prepared and the lessons are fun. I look forward to every session — that says a lot!

I needed to pass the DLPT for language pay. My teacher tailored every lesson to the skills tested on the exam. After 4 months of consistent lessons I passed and got the salary raise I was aiming for. Professional, focused, and effective.

I started learning Russian for fun and now I am genuinely hooked. The teachers make grammar approachable (even cases!) and there is a real sense of community in the group. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is that I wish there were more schedule options.

Eu já sabia um pouco de russo mas não conseguia falar. Depois de 6 meses com VividRussian, finalmente consigo ter conversas reais. The switch from Portuguese to Russian feels natural now thanks to my teacher's communicative approach.

I have been studying Russian for years and was looking for advanced practice. VividRussian is one of the few schools that offers genuinely advanced-level group classes. Discussions, debates, articles — exactly what I needed to maintain and improve my C1.

Excellent school. The free trial lesson convinced me immediately — the teacher assessed my level, explained the curriculum, and I felt confident from day one. After 8 months I am comfortably at A2 and planning a trip to Saint Petersburg.

Coming from Japanese, Russian felt incredibly different. But the teachers at VividRussian break everything down clearly and patiently. The structured progression through cases and verb aspects saved me months of confusion. Highly recommend for Asian language speakers.

Lo mejor de VividRussian es que realmente hablas en cada clase. No es solo gramática o ejercicios — es conversación real desde el primer día. Mi profesora corrige mis errores inmediatamente y eso me ayuda mucho. 100% recomendado.

Solid program with good teachers. I have been studying for about a year now and my progress has been steady. The group dynamic keeps me motivated. Would love to see more cultural content (movies, music) incorporated into lessons.