Russian Classes in Berkeley and Online
Study Russian in a small group in downtown Berkeley or join a live online class. Whether you are learning the Cyrillic alphabet for the first time or returning to a higher beginner level, compare the current dates, format, instructor, and tuition below to choose a realistic starting point.
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The people behind the classes
Meet your Russian instructor
Olga teaches Russian and French. Check each Russian listing above for the assigned instructor, schedule, and format.
Olga Zueva-Zalivko
Olga teaches Russian and French, drawing on language education, Belarusian literature, and years of classroom experience.
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Olga was born and educated in Belarus. She earned a bachelor’s degree in French and English languages at the University of Mogilev in 2008 and a master’s degree in pedagogical sciences at Minsk Linguistic University in 2009. She completed doctoral coursework in Belarusian language and literature with research on Russian-language writing in Belarus.
She has taught French and English to non-native speakers since 2008 in educational and university settings. Olga speaks Russian, Belarusian, French, and English; her work in language and literature helps her explain patterns clearly and bring cultural context to Russian study.
The programme
Russian classes that meet you where you are
Choose a small group in downtown Berkeley or a live online class. Current listings show the dates, instructor, format, and tuition for each option.
The beginner sequence starts with Cyrillic and everyday language; low intermediate classes give returning learners room to build fluency. Check the details of the specific term before enrolling.
Choose a Russian level
Complete beginner
New to Russian? Begin with Cyrillic, key sounds, introductions, and useful everyday expressions.
Low and high beginner
Continue after introductory study. Compare each course description with what you already understand and can say.
Low intermediate
Build more varied conversation and accuracy after a beginner foundation. Check Berkeley and online options.
Why learn Russian?
Russian can enrich travel, family connections, literature, film, and music across Russian-speaking communities. A structured class makes the unfamiliar Cyrillic alphabet approachable and provides regular speaking practice.
Russian class questions
Do I need to know Cyrillic already?
No for complete beginner. Other levels expect some prior study; check the listing or ask for placement advice.
Are classes in person or online?
Both formats appear in the catalogue. Each class card states its meeting format.
What if I am between levels?
Tell us what you have studied and what you can comfortably read or say. We can suggest a suitable starting point.
Where do I see current dates and tuition?
The product listings above carry the current schedule, price, and instructor for each class.
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