Native Russian Speaker · 25+ Years Experience

Professional Russian Lessons for Every Level

Tailored one-to-one Russian tuition with Marina Fountain — from complete beginners to university level, GCSE and A-level preparation, business Russian, and everything in between. Taught the way you actually learn.

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Marina Fountain

Native Russian Speaker & Tutor

Who Marina Teaches

Lessons for Every Stage of Learning

Whether you are taking your GCSE, brushing up for work, heading to Russia, or simply curious about the language — there is a place here for you.

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GCSE Students

Expert exam preparation — all 8 GCSE students achieved A* in 2018

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A-Level Students

Thorough grammar, oral and written support with outstanding results

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University Students

Degree-level support, including work with a Cambridge First student

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Business Professionals

Business Russian used in top firms including Clifford Chance

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Complete Beginners

Patient, structured and confidence-building approach for new learners

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Travellers & Enthusiasts

Conversational Russian and cultural insight for travel and personal interest

Marina Fountain — Russian Tutor based in Bromley

25+ Years' Experience

About Marina

A Native Speaker Who Genuinely Loves Teaching

Marina Fountain is a native Russian speaker and professional tutor with over 25 years of teaching experience across England, Latvia and Russia. Based in Bromley, she offers both in-person and online lessons, tailored entirely to the individual.

Her approach is warm, rigorous and genuinely interest-led — using authentic materials including songs, news articles, films and conversation to bring the language to life. Every student leaves feeling more capable and more confident.

Native Russian speaker, based in Bromley, Kent

25+ years teaching in England, Latvia and Russia

Every student achieved A* or A grade last year

Private tuition at Clifford Chance law firm

Russian Cultural Awareness course with the Mayor of London

Students range from age 7 to postgraduate level

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Flexible Lesson Formats

Learn Russian Your Way

Every lesson is booked directly with Marina and conducted on the platform that suits you best — no agency, no intermediary.

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Zoom

The most popular choice for online learners. Simple, reliable and screen-share ready.

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Microsoft Teams

Ideal for business and corporate clients who work within a Teams environment.

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Google Meet

Great for students already in the Google Workspace or who prefer a browser-based option.

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Face-to-Face

In-person lessons available in Bromley, Kent for students who prefer a classroom feel.

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What Students Say

Real Results, Real Students

From nervous beginners to confident degree-level speakers — here are some of the people Marina has helped.

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Marina is an amazing tutor! She is very patient and explains everything clearly until you understand it. I made a lot of progress in my time studying with her. She taught me a lot about Russian culture and used different methods such as songs, videos and news articles.

Nicola

January 2019 · via Tutorhunt

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Marina is a delight — so very progressive and supportive in our daughter's tuition, always finding the right path for her. Marina's lessons are engaging and fun. Her passion for teaching Russian is reflected in everything she does.

January 2020 · Parent

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Marina helped me from absolute beginner to advanced speaker, and I achieved a first-class degree. She was always enthusiastic, friendly, supportive and thorough — and genuinely went beyond the call of duty to help me succeed.

Anne

November 2016 · University Student

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