Learn Russian in Edinburgh or anywhere, with Skype or Zoom lessons from native speaker Roza Nazipova-Petherick, MEd.

Remote Russian lessons by Skype, Zoom or WhatsApp from a teaching-qualified native Russian speaker with over 30 years of professional teaching experience. Adults or children.

Learn for business, pleasure or for exams with customised lessons and learning made just for you. In person or remote. Experience with GCSE and A-level examinations with a friendly and knowledgeable teacher with a 100% track record of exam success for all learners.

  • You can book a 30-minute assessment to suit your diary for just £20, refundable against future lessons.
  • Alternatively, you can book a free 15-minute discovery call to discuss your needs.
  • If you prefer, you can call and speak to Roza’s partner David Petherick on 07712.105.711 (Outside UK dial +44.7712.105.711) and he can arrange a time to speak with Roza directly
  • Or email roza@talkingrussian.com

Roza Nazipova-Petherick

Hello. I’m Roza.

Born in Kazakhstan, I am a native Russian speaker from Western Siberia, with an MEd (Master of Education) teaching qualification from Omsk Pedagogical Institute.

I have been teaching Russian here in the UK since moving here in 1991, for both adults and school age learners, for exams, for business, and for the simple pleasure of learning Russian.

My approach to teaching is to make learning as much fun as possible, and I always create custom courses for every pupil to make sure that the learning is relevant and stimulating. Everyone has a different style of learning, and I take this into account when making my initial assessment.

Outside of teaching, I have a strong interest in painting, and in 2015 I painted 100 Paintings in 100 days, which are now in collections in 14 different countries.

You can learn Russian remotely by Zoom, Skype or WhatsApp

I have been using a virtual teaching approach successfully for a number of years – many of my current students are based across the globe and we achieve great results together.

People often assume that Russian is a hard language to learn, and the fact that is has a different alphabet can be off-putting. But you can learn the Russian alphabet very quickly (I have proven that it’s possible to do it in 75 minutes) and it’s actually a very minor barrier.

My pupils young and old, when presented for exams like GCSE and A-Levels have always achieved an ‘A’ or ‘A*’ pass. No exceptions. All of them passed with the very highest grades. Of course, this is all down to their hard work, but I like to think I helped them along the way!

Book a refundable 30-minute assessment and lesson or a free 15-minute discovery call…

If you are interested in learning to speak Russian, please get in touch today to arrange a taster lesson and assessment by Skype or Zoom. This costs just £20 paid securely online, which you can offset against future lessons.

My partner David Petherick handles all my bookings on my behalf.

I look forward to talking Russian with you soon.

Best wishes, Roza

Roza Nazipova-Petherick, MEd

PS: If you’d like to learn how to read the Russian Alphabet in 75 minutes, download my free tutorial…

30+ Years of professional experience teaching Russian to adults and children

Testimonials and Recommendations for Roza: —

“Three years ago, I approached my then-colleague Roza Nazipova to learn Russian as a beginner, intending to learn for academic research purposes. She was highly supportive of my aims and began tutoring me, and I have been learning with her ever since.

Roza has excellent rapport with her pupils, myself included, which makes our lessons highly enjoyable. Her approach is direct and consistently encouraging, and I hope to continue learning with her for the foreseeable future. I have no hesitation in recommending her.”

— Katie Johnston

“I started to study with Roza Nazipova a year ago and I improved my skills and knowledge dramatically. Roza has a deep understanding of teaching and examination techniques and can advise on a wide range of topics. Every lesson with her was not only educational, but also enjoyable and extremely interesting which is fundamental for successful learning. Roza is an enthusiastic and engaging teacher, and she’s been helping me with the preparation for A-level Russian exam, which I passed with an A*. 

I was studying with her online and could have never imagined that lessons via Skype can be as interesting as in person. Roza is really flexible and open-minded and it is these qualities that make her an incredible teacher. I have no hesitation in recommending Roza as she loves her job and is always there for you.” 

— Lilya Koshelenko 

“Roza Nazipova started teaching Russian at Merchiston Castle School in 1994. Since arriving, she has proved a highly successful teacher, with her pupils achieving year on year nothing below the top grades (A* or A) in both GCSE and A-level.

She is proficient at teaching non-native speakers as well as native speakers, and always gets the very best out of them. She is always punctual and highly organised; she is also an imaginative, resourceful, conscientious and determined practitioner, and her pupils benefit enormously from her highly professional approach. She is particularly good at developing a positive rapport with her pupils – they tend to enjoy her sense of humour and appreciate her direct attitude.

Her reputation as a Russian teacher goes before her, and many schools approach her to have her as an examiner for their pupils. She also acts as an examiner for private candidates. As a colleague, I have always found her very approachable, helpful, completely reliable and very pleasant to deal with.

I have no hesitation in recommending Roza who will do her very best at all times and in all circumstances.”

— Helene Gray, Head of Modern Languages, Merchiston Castle School

“Roza was recommended to me by a friend after I’d had some initial Russian lessons and was looking for something more in-depth. She exceeded all expectations. Lessons and conversations with Roza are structured around my goals and interests. They are highly informative and enjoyable, Roza is encouraging throughout and inspires me to have high standards for myself.

Due to my fluctuating work and study schedules, we often switch between in person and online lessons (including long distance). This is easy and seamless and ensures my lessons continue without interruptions. Roza is flexible regarding which online medium we use, and she will use messenger to send me new vocabulary and activities.

I wholeheartedly recommend Roza and will continue studying with her for the foreseeable future.”

— VIctoria Knox

“Roza has been teaching me privately for a number of years, both in person and long distance and I have excelled in my studies in knowledge, confidence and fluency. I have no hesitation in recommending her for in person or long distance teaching.”

— Fearghas Fisher

“I have known Roza Nazipova for over 20 years, during the last four of which she has been my private tutor for the Russian language. Although my Russian is of a high standard I need to keep improving my fluency and accuracy for my role as a vice president of an organisation that tries to improve understanding between Russia and Scotland. Roza has proved herself to be the right person to help me with my language skills.

Roza is an imaginative, resourceful and enthusiastic practitioner of the Russian language and employs a highly professional and disciplined approach to conversations with me. She has the gift of making her sessions with me both informative and enjoyable. Our conversations (in Russian) cover a wide spectrum of cultural and political topics and have proved to be of great value to me in the course of my activities.

Roza mixes well in the company of both young and older people. Her lively manner and infectious sense of humour, so evident in my conversations with her, justify the popularity she enjoys in the school in which she teaches.

I recommend Roza with great conviction and pleasure.”

— Dairmid Gunn OBE, Vice President of the Scotland-Russian Forum

Roza Nazipova-Petherick

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