
“My child is taking Russian Math at the 5th-grade level with Damir Nassymkhan at Russian Math Tutors. Damir has been teaching math concepts in a much broader way than we are used to at school — including logic, understanding word problems, looking and finding similarities and analogies in solving problems, not just repeating the same type of actions over and over. This is what we have been looking for — a more holistic approach to math.”
— RMT parent (tutor: Damir N.)
“After almost 100 or so lessons, Etty remains kind, professional and experienced. My daughter finds her straightforward, logical approach much easier to understand than her teachers at school. Etty has extensive knowledge in all areas of mathematics, and met my daughter at her level. She tutored her almost daily in preparation for the ISEE assessment — my daughter achieved high scores and is now at a selective independent school in the greater Boston area.”
— RMT parent (tutor: Etty B.)
“Zurab asked questions to check my understanding and encourage critical thinking. He drew graphs or used Desmos whenever possible, which helped me to visualize the problem. Moreover, he provided physical interpretations whenever possible, bridging the gap between theory and real-world applications. I highly recommend this math tutor for his teaching methods and dedication to student growth.”
— RMT parent (tutor: Zurab J.)
Russian Math BYOM Tutoring
The Peterson Method — Online & In-Person
BYOM (Build Your Own Math) — the authentic Soviet-origin curriculum developed by L.G. Peterson. Students derive math by solving problems, not memorizing procedures.
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Why BYOM Works
- The authentic Peterson method — kids rediscover math principles themselves with a tutor's guidance — "not a student for mathematics, but mathematics for a student"
- Tens of millions of students — have studied the Peterson program over 30+ years (Peterson Institute)
- Developed by top Soviet mathematicians — Peterson, Vilenkin, Dorofeev — the curriculum that trained more than half of the RF national math team
- Online or in-person — 1-on-1 online, in-person at our San Jose center, or in-home with selected tutors
- English or Russian — pick a tutor who teaches in English, Russian, or both — perfect for Russian-speaking families





