Just Russian Testimonials

I can’t believe how much I have learned…

I started learning Russian with Just Russian 5 years ago. I can’t believe how much I have learned in this time, but the reason I have continued is down to the quality of the lessons. My teacher, Tatiana, is very thorough and explains the grammar concepts very clearly and ensures that I get plenty of practice in listening and speaking. There is a lot of material covered in a lesson, so it’s good value for money. If you’re serious about learning Russian I would definitely recommend lessons with Just Russian.

Chris McDonald

London 2024

The lessons have been incredibly fun.

I really appreciate all the lessons I've had with Just Russian, with many thanks to Liliya, Julia and Vlada. Learning the language has helped me build better bonds with my Russian-speaking colleagues, get to know the culture and keep my mind sharp. The lessons have been incredibly fun. I have been very lucky to have you all as my teachers.

Girish Kamath

London, 2022

I had a great experience with Just Russian overall!

I booked lessons with Just Russian to help me with my university studies. My initial meeting with Vlada allowed me to express my particular goals and interests concerning lessons. My teacher, Lilia, tailored each lesson to these specific needs; not only did I learn lots of vocabulary, consolidate my grammar, and gain insight into the culture, I also learnt new techniques that I can use in the long term to improve my Russian. Lilia was an exceptional teacher and I had a great experience with Just Russian overall

Mandeep

London (lessons online), 2021

I highly recommend Just Russian!

After having tried to learn Russian using various apps / websites / text books; my use of grammar and vocabulary has increased dramatically since learning with Just Russian. My teacher has been incredibly patient with me and explains the various grammar rules clearly and concisely whilst providing relevant examples and practice tasks. Although we started with in-person lessons, the move to sessions over Skype has been seamless allowing us to continue quick progress. I highly recommend Just Russian!.

Phil Thomas

London 2020

My teacher is excellent

I can highly recommend Just Russian. My teacher, Liliya is excellent. Her understanding of the English language means she can easily explain the complications of Russian and as someone who has never been very good at languages I have been amazed at how much I have learnt in a relatively short time.

Melanie Sanders

Richmond Gymnastics Association 2019

Tutorials are both fun and productive

Having originally resolved to try to learn some basic Russian for tourism purposes, I am delighted to have discovered a much more enjoyable and interesting adventure than I had ever imagined. Through regular lessons with Vlada’s colleague Lily, I have discovered both the challenges and the pleasures of this fascinating language and culture. Some 18 months after starting with zero understanding of the language, through a programme of individual tuition with a flexible but structured approach, I am now confident in being able to effectively communicate in simple everyday conversation. The friendly and supportive approach have encouraged me to continue materially beyond my original goal. There is a real sense that my tutor is eager to support my progress and tutorials are both fun and productive whilst maintaining a clear structure to the learning process. If you are contemplating taking up the Russian language, I would highly recommend Just Russian as a wonderful partner to support you and make the process fun and effective.

Simon Hughes

London 2019

Language Wizardry

Meeting Vlada has been the best thing that has ever happened for my Russian. Vlada has a magical touch that makes sure I never get blocked or fail to progress. The lessons are always well structured, varied and individually tailored to my needs. A balance of humour, hard work and positivity has lead to a more thorough understanding of Russian alongside improving my native English Language structure. Vlada couldn’t be more helpful or accommodating. She is very highly skilled at improving confidence alongside accessing parts of my memory recall that other tutors have been unable to reach. Studying this highly complex language with Vlada is highly recommended if you wish to be successful in Russian.

Barry Potts

London 2018

Simply the best

I will be forever grateful that I came across Just Russian, Vlada and my tutor, Liliya, as they are simply the best. Liliya is highly experienced and the teaching methods she deploys are incredibly effective and enjoyable. My circumstances were highly unusual in that from being fluent in Russian, through not practising it for a number of years, and having focussed on another language meanwhile, I found myself in need of lessons. However, Liliya was able to devise lessons which suited my requirements, identified any gaps and ensured those gaps were swiftly filled. Liliya’s passion for the Russian language is infectious, which combined with the fast progress her lessons deliver, represents a recipe for success. Thank you Liliya and Vlada!

Kerry Martin

London 2017

My Russian has improved dramatically

I would highly recommend Just Russian to anyone looking to learn the language. My tutor Liliya is experienced, knowledgeable and patient, and her lessons utilise material from many different sources in order to help expand vocabulary and provide exposure to a variety of subjects and writing styles. I have been studying with Liliya for four years - three years of face-to-face lessons in London; the last year over Skype, now that I have moved abroad. My Russian has improved dramatically and I look forward to continuing with Liliya and Just Russian for many more years.

James A

Stockholm 2017 (lessons on Skype)

Vlada allows students to learn in the way that suits them best

Vlada taught Russian to a number of students at GM&T over a period of several years, many of whom were complete beginners. The beginners made good progress quick quickly and those with previous knowledge of Russian, like myself, rekindled our love of the language with Vlada's support. Vlada allows students to learn in the way that suits them best, employing traditional language teaching and drills, if required, with audio-visual media and topical materials. My own Russian lessons were a mixture of modern conversational subjects, formal grammar, cultural interludes of Pushkin of Dostoevsky and a good blend of humour. On the business side of things (I was in charge of language training at GM&T), Vlada is very efficient, organised and responsive. I recommend Vlada to those who wish to study Russian one to one or in a group. She will work with you to find a fun way to learn the language that works for you.

Sally Glover

Gazprom Marketing and Trading, London 2017

Language courses with Just Russian are a pure pleasure

Language courses with 'Just Russian' are a pure pleasure and I would recommend them to students of all age and skill levels! Over the past 8 years as a student of Just Russian I've experienced only the highest level of tutoring thanks to the excellent staff employed by Vlada. My teacher, Liliya, has made the classes incredibly interesting incorporating press articles, grammar exercises, videos but also music into our course but importantly she is a wonderful and inspiring person enriching the experience even further. The great organisation of the school, especially high quality replacement teachers, ensures the continuity of learning so crucial in successfully learning any foreign language! I highly recommend Just Russian to anyone willing to start their adventure with Russian!

Zuzanna Pusz

London 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons

I thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with Julia, an excellent teacher whose fluent English enabled her to convey the complications of Russian in simple terms. I would highly recommend her for those seeking a solid grounding in this fascinating language.

Stanley Slaughter

London 2017

A high-quality service we strongly recommend to anyone looking for good quality Russian-language teaching

We have been using Just Russian’s services for over two years now, renewing each February with pleasure. We have not only found the lessons to be excellent – matching our employees needs to the appropriate materials for their learning of Russian – they are given within a context of helping students better understand Russian culture and society as well. Additionally, Just Russian’s flexibility with regards to changes and ad hoc requests have all been met with equanimity and resourcefulness, which has made working with them a stress-free experience. A high-quality service we strongly recommend to anyone looking for good quality Russian-language teaching combined with a friendly approach.

Senior HR Manager UK & Ireland

Kaspersky Lab, London 2017

Fantastic tutors

I have been having Russian lessons with one of Vlada's tutors, and my teacher has gone above and beyond to keep me motivated and to explain challenging grammar concepts. I can recommend Just Russian without any hesitation.

Anna A.

London 2017

A great teacher

Vlada is a great teacher. Her depth of knowledge and flexible approach to teaching helps to bring the Russian language and its culture to life.

Richard Pugh

London 2017

The quality of the teaching is excellent

I was very lucky to find Just Russian this easily when I made the New Year's resolution to learn Russian. Vlada's prompt response and assistance allowed me to start classes within a week from my initial e-mail despite being in the middle of the holiday season. I'm now four years into this amazing journey (which is the longest I have kept a resolution!) and many more to come. Vlada found me the perfect tutor, whom has now become a friend. She is lovely, incredibly flexible and accommodating, which is priceless for a working person who studies Russian in the evenings. It goes without saying that the quality of the teaching is excellent, and they somehow find a way to make even the grammar fun to learn. You can clearly tell they are passionate about teaching, not only the language but also the Russian culture. It's a 360 degrees experience, whether you are doing this for fun or for work, you'll be looking forward to your Russian class! Definitely highly recommended.

Raffaella Maisto

London 2017

I highly recommend Just Russian

I highly recommend Just Russian. Vlada is an excellent teacher who is able to tailor the lesson plan to suit the requirements and capabilities of her students. She has made learning a difficult language fun and informative and we all look forward to her lessons.

Vivienne Bervoets

Chief Administration Officer, MATCH Hospitality, London 2017

Vlada and her colleagues are inspirational

Whew it is a difficult language! But Vlada and her colleagues are inspirational and not only do you cover ground quickly, but the lessons are fun and stimulating. I really feel I understand the culture more as well as the language...but I have missed out on the Red October chocolates so far...!

Francis Ellison

London 2017

Vlada is a brilliant communicator, she understands the needs of her students perfectly

If you are interested in learning Russian, ‘Just Russian’ is the only place to go – Vlada and her colleagues make it a joy to learn the Russian language. Vlada is a brilliant communicator, she understands the needs of her students perfectly and sets the right pace accordingly. The professionalism of the organisation in terms of how they work alongside Vlada’s perfect understanding of Russian and English makes it very easy to grasp the intricacies of the language. Advice to anyone just starting to learn Russian is - don’t worry, Vlada’s easy going personality and sense of humour makes learning Russian less daunting. I remember getting excited and learning something new at every lesson. I warmly recommend Vlada and Just Russian.

Company Director

London 2017

Outstanding and capable tutors

I would highly recommend Just Russian for anyone who is keen to learn the Russian language. My teacher Maria was fantastic. She was wonderful, energetic and patient with a great command of the language and grammar. She is also very diligent and tailored the course specifically to my needs, allowing us to progress much faster than I ever thought we could. Thank you to Vlada for organising the lessons and for finding such outstanding and capable tutors.

Aron Balas

London

Outstanding and capable tutors

Aron Balas

London

One of the best language teachers I've met

I've been learning languages since I was a child, but never enjoyed my classes as much as I did with Vlada. She is a great teacher with an exceptional knowledge of both English and Russian languages. Vlada is always ready to answer any questions about grammar or meaning of words, using examples that are easy to relate to, which helps understand the language much better.

Vlada always surprised me with the variety of different teaching techniques she used, including custom-made exercises to practice the vocabulary or grammar I needed to improve, useful tables grouping similar cases for easier learning, articles, stories, videos etc.

Therefore I strongly agree with all the positive comments below and would highly recommend Vlada as a teacher. Additionally, I also had a few classes with some members of her team and I was equally satisfied with the outcome. Even though their approaches were slightly different, the classes were very effective and enjoyable at the same time so would trust in Vlada's recommendation again.

Zuzana Kolibarova

London

A highly qualified and experienced teacher

Vlada is a highly qualified and experienced teacher with the unique ability to tailor courses to the need of every specific individual. What makes Vlada stand out is her natural skill to balance between a friendly and at the same time professional approach towards her clients. The learning process is very dynamic and interesting, but also challenging and demanding. I am really pleased with the way she presents the material and I would highly recommend her to anyone wishing to take Russian lessons.

Emil Manchev

London

I had a great experience with Just Russian overall!

Mandeep

London (lessons online), 2021

Incredible teacher

Incredible teacher with a great knowledge of the Russian language and the history of the origins of words plus the occasional amusing social insight into the culture of this large country and its people. She has great patience and has not failed yet to provide explanations for linguistic challenges that this demanding student has engineered from time to time. Thank you.