The Russian school near you — for children and adults
If there is no Russian school near the house, Palme School will help preserve the Russian language and culture. The children study in mini-groups or individually, and the adults take individual lessons with a teacher.
Free trial lesson and Russian level assessment
Russian language courses for children and adults
Palme School is a Russian language school for children aged 4 and adults from the USA, Canada and other countries. Children attend mini-groups of up to 8 people or individually, while adults attend individually with a teacher. Group classes for children are held twice a week for 40 minutes; the first lesson and level assessment are free.
Russian for Bilinguals
For children who hear Russian at home but speak with errors or answer in English
from $149 per monthRussian from Scratch
For children who do not speak or understand Russian
from $149 per monthIndividual lessons
One-on-one with a teacher, 1 or 2 times a week
from $239 per monthConversation School
For children who already speak a little Russian and want to speak more freely
from $149 per monthRussian for adults
For adults aged 18 and over: private lessons with a teacher
from $239 per monthWhat does «Russian schools near me» mean today
Parents living in the USA or Canada often look for Russian schools near me when they want to preserve the Russian language for their children, but they cannot find a suitable school near their home.
In reality, the Russian school «nearby» is
- training in Russian with professional teachers
- clear program and regular classes
- Supporting the bilingual development of the child
- accessibility regardless of city and state
The online format allows children to learn
- from any city in the U.S. and Canada
- in a convenient time zone
- No connection to a specific neighborhood or offline school
- in a comfortable and safe home environment
Our teachers
At Palme School, children are taught by caring, experienced teachers who know how to spark and sustain interest in the Russian language while creating a calm, friendly atmosphere in the classroom.
All of our teachers have formal training in education and extensive experience working with children growing up in a bilingual environment. They understand the challenges faced by children living abroad and help them develop their Russian skills gently, without pressure or stress.
In our classes, it’s not only language proficiency that matters, but also a genuine connection with each child. Our teachers know how to explain complex ideas in simple terms, build confidence, and respect every student’s individual pace.
Below, you can get to know our teachers better—learn about their experience, teaching philosophy, and personal approach to working with children.
- Russian, Mathematics, Geography, more than 5 years of experience
Education
- Higher education (Pskov State University, 2019), ChOUDPO «Institute of Professional Development and Training» St. Petersburg, 580 hours.
- Professional retraining «Special (defectological) education. Logopedics». 2021.
- Professional retraining «Theory and methodology of teaching the subject „History“ and „Social Studies“. 2019.
- Professional retraining "Teacher of Geography". 2019 г.
- Professional retraining "Teacher of Primary Grades". 2023 г.
Work experience and achievements
- Winner of the qualifying round of the radio contest
young poets of the Pskov region "In Rhyme"
2019. - Finalist and bronze medalist
radio contest of young poets of the Pskov region
«In Rhyme» 2020, - The winner of the poetry
of the "First Test of the Pen" contest - Winner
of the poetry contest of the "Mine!" movement. I have
a collection of poems called "Behind the Sun" and
his group of poems.
- Russian language, work experience of more than 7 years
Education
- Minsk State Linguistic University in 2020. Specialty: "Modern foreign languages (teaching)". Qualification: Linguist. Teacher of English and German languages.
- Russian as a foreign language. MGLU, 2020.
- Russian language, experience of more than 10 years
Education
- 1998–2003 Rostov State Pedagogical University, Department of Slavic and West European Philology, Russian, Literature and English Teacher (RKI)
- 1999–2003 Rostov State Pedagogical University, Department of Additional Education, German Language Teacher
- 2016 — GBU DPO of the Rostov Region «Rostov Institute of Professional Development and Professional Upgrading of Education Workers», program – additional professional education «Foreign Language», 144 hours
- 2016 — International Language Center «Language Link», training in the program «Intensive training course in TEFL methodology», 36 academic hours;
- 2017, Non-State Educational Private Institution of Additional Education «School of English Language «Pilot», training on the program «Strategies for Preparing Students to Speak in Primary, Secondary and High Schools. Questions of the EGE and OGE 2017. Analysis of Tasks and Analysis of DEMO Versions», 36 academic hours;
- 2019 — GBU DPO of the Rostov Region «Rostov Institute for the Improvement of Professional Competence and Professional Requalification of Education Workers», program – additional professional education «Foreign Language», 108 hours
- Russian language, experience of more than 10 years
Education
Kurchorsky State University
Philology Department,
teacher of Russian language and literature,
Bachelor's degree.Kurchorsky State University
Philology Department,
philological education (language),
Master's degree.Kurchorsky State University
law school,
Jurisprudence (criminal specialization),
Specialist.School of RCT teachers of the A.S. Institute project.
Pushkin.
- Russian language, experience of more than 8 years
Education
- Higher pedagogical education at the Crimean Federal University. Faculty of Foreign Philology, «English philologist»
Work experience and achievements
- Completed courses in inclusive education (MPGU 2022)
- Six months internship at a language school in Mexico
- FCE-C1
- IELTS 8.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Russian Schools Near Me
For whom is an online Russian school suitable?
For families living in the USA, Canada and other countries who want to preserve the Russian language and provide their children with education and cultural connections. For adults aged 18 and over, there are individual lessons with a teacher.
Is the school suitable if there is no Russian school nearby?
Yes. The online format allows you to study from any city and state - even if there is no offline Russian school nearby.
Is it a full-fledged school or extra classes?
Palme School offers systematic online learning in Russian with regular classes and a structured program.
Is education appropriate for bilingual children?
Yes. The program is adapted for children growing up in an English-speaking environment and learning Russian as a native or second language.
Can I combine an online Russian school with a local school?
Yes. Many families combine Palme School with a public or private school in their country of residence.
In which countries is training available?
We accept students from the United States, Canada, Europe, and other countries - training is available in any region.
How much do Russian language lessons at Palme School cost?
Group courses for children — from $149 per month, individual lessons for children and adults — from $239 per month. The first lesson and level assessment are free.
What programs for Russian language are there for children and adults?
For children — Russian for bilinguals, Russian from scratch, Conversation School and individual lessons. For adults — individual lessons with a teacher. We choose the program after a free lesson and determining the level.
