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Volna Online Russian School

Online Russian school

Learn Russian online with Volna School

Warm, structured Russian lessons for children, GCSE and A-Level students, and adults, with careful placement and a free first lesson.

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School roots
Since 2009
Online model
Since 2020
Course paths
Children, exams, adults
Students and families at a Russian school event
School community

From Pushkin School to Volna

Real school roots, now shaped into structured online Russian lessons.

Children working together in a Russian classroom

Friendly, teacher-led classes with the practical structure families need

Course depth

What each route includes

A quick comparison for families and adult learners who need more than a label before choosing the right next page.

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Live online classes with structured teacher support

Ages 3-16

01

Children's Russian classes

For bilingual children, beginners, and families who want steady online Russian with homework, encouragement, and a clear next step.

Bilingual groupsRFL beginnersPrivate tuitionGCSE pathway
  • Bilingual and Russian-as-a-foreign-language routes
  • Small online groups with regular teacher feedback
  • Private tuition for custom pace or confidence support
  • Homework and progress support between lessons
  • A pathway toward GCSE Russian when the learner is ready

Group classes

From £15/hour

Private tuition

From £35/hour

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Live online classes with structured teacher support

Pearson Edexcel

02

GCSE Russian preparation

Structured GCSE Russian support for students who need exam practice, feedback, mock preparation, and a route into the right exam plan.

1-year route2-year routeMock supportPrivate tuition
  • 1-year and 2-year GCSE preparation routes
  • Pearson Edexcel Higher Tier focus
  • Speaking, writing, reading, and listening practice
  • Homework, feedback, and optional mock exam support
  • Guidance around exam route and next steps

Group classes

From £18/hour

Private tuition

From £40/hour

Exam result proof

92% Grade 9, 8% Grade 8

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Live online classes with structured teacher support

Advanced exam route

03

A-Level Russian preparation

Advanced support for students working toward A-Level Russian, including essays, speaking, literature, film, and the independent research project.

1-year route2-year routeIRP supportUniversity prep
  • 1-year and 2-year A-Level preparation routes
  • Literature, film, essay, and speaking support
  • Independent Research Project guidance
  • Exam technique, feedback, and mock preparation
  • University-facing language confidence

Group classes

From £20/hour

Private tuition

From £45/hour

A-Level result proof

90% A*/A

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Live online classes with structured teacher support

Flexible private learning

04

Russian courses for adults

Private Russian tuition for adults learning from scratch, returning after a break, or building practical confidence for family, travel, culture, or work.

BeginnerIntermediateCustomisedFlexible schedule
  • Beginner, intermediate, and customised routes
  • Flexible scheduling around adult learners
  • Conversation, grammar, culture, and practical goals
  • Native-speaker teacher support
  • Progress tracked lesson by lesson

Private tuition

From £35/hour

Short sessions

£20 / 30 min

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Free first lesson

A calm route into the right class

The first conversation is practical: understand the learner, check the level, and choose a route that feels realistic.

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01

Share the learner context

Tell the school about age, current Russian level, exam plans, confidence, and preferred lesson format.

02

Use the free trial lesson

The first lesson or consultation helps check level, learning style, and whether group or private support is the better fit.

03

Confirm the next step

The school recommends a course route, lesson rhythm, homework expectations, and any exam-planning checks that matter.

A collage of Pushkin School community and classroom moments
A warm bilingual learning community

Welcome

A warm online Russian school with real classroom roots

Before Volna became an online school, our teachers worked with children and families through supplementary Russian schools across the UK. That community spirit still shapes the lessons: warm, structured, practical, and personal.

School community roots

The tone comes from years of teaching children and families in supplementary Russian school settings.

A familiar teaching team

Families see named educators, clear routes, and practical support instead of an anonymous course catalogue.

Online with rhythm

Lessons keep the warmth of a classroom while adding reliable routines, homework, and placement guidance.

About the school

Teaching approach

Structured, personal, and practical

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Structured online lessons

Experienced educators

Learners are guided by teachers with a track record in Russian language teaching, exam preparation, and family communication.

Comprehensive curriculum

Lessons balance grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and speaking, with course-specific routes for GCSE and A-Level.

Interactive online learning

Online lessons use familiar video tools, clear routines, homework, feedback, and speaking practice to keep learners engaged.

Careful placement

The trial lesson helps the school recommend a class or private route based on age, goals, fluency, and confidence.

Lead teaching team

Meet the people guiding the school

Placement and lessons are led by a small team of Russian educators, so families know who is guiding the route and supporting progress.

Elena Vlasenko

Elena Vlasenko

Headteacher and Russian educator

School leadership

Marina Lucas

Marina Lucas

GCSE and A-Level Russian tutor

Exam preparation

Irina Nogai

Irina Nogai

Early-years Russian teacher

Early-years learning

Anton Vlasenko

Anton Vlasenko

School director and operations lead

Admissions and operations

What families notice

"Families value lessons that feel friendly, structured, and confidence-building, especially when learners need a clear path into Russian or exam preparation."
Volna School parent feedback theme

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Children settle into a routine

Parents are looking for warmth, clear homework, and a teacher who can keep Russian moving without making lessons feel intimidating.

Children's classes feedback theme

02

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Exam families want clarity

GCSE enquiries usually need a route, practice plan, mock support, and honest guidance about what must be checked for the current exam year.

GCSE preparation feedback theme

03

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Advanced students need depth

A-Level learners need more than conversation: essays, speaking confidence, cultural material, IRP planning, and regular feedback all matter.

A-Level preparation feedback theme

04

View route

Adults want practical progress

Adult learners often come back to Russian with specific goals, so flexible private lessons and a calm first conversation are important.

Adult learner feedback theme

Free first lesson

Start with a free first lesson

Choose the most relevant course and send a short trial request. Volna will follow up to understand the learner's level, goals, timetable, and best next step.

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Start with a free trial lesson

Choose a trial route

01Children's Classes02GCSE Courses03A-Level Courses04Adult Courses

The first reply focuses on placement, timetable fit, and whether group or private support is the calmer next step.