George Ionitsa
Olympiad Mathematics mentor
English and Russian
View profileINTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD MATHEMATICS
International Olympiad Maths, taught in Russian
Advanced mathematical problem-solving for students aged 7-18. We combine the depth of Olympiad mathematics with British and American competition pathways, taught by experienced mentors.
For Russian-speaking families worldwide, including Kazakhstan, Russia and Türkiye.
Strong mathematical foundations. International opportunities.
Who it is for
Mathematical depth for an international education
Russian is the teaching language, not the whole proposition. The programme is for students who want demanding mathematics and an international perspective.
International-school students
Children following British or American curricula who need mathematical challenge beyond the normal classroom.
Ambitious problem-solvers
Students who enjoy unfamiliar problems and want to develop algebra, geometry, number theory and combinatorics.
Olympiad students
Students building towards UKMT, AMC or other competition pathways, with careful attention to reasoning and proof.
The Exact Science approach
Personalised decisions, structured progression
We assess how a student thinks, choose work at the right level and use each lesson to move their mathematical reasoning forward.
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Initial assessment
We solve problems together, discuss goals and identify the right starting point.
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Individual pathway
The teacher selects topics and problems for the student's current level and ambitions.
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Interactive lessons
Students explain ideas, compare approaches and learn why a solution works.
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Practice and feedback
Work between lessons shows the teacher what is secure and what should come next.
Mathematical progression
From curiosity to rigorous Olympiad thinking
Students do not all follow the same sequence. The stages describe increasing mathematical maturity, not fixed age groups.
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Explore
Patterns, puzzles and playful problems build confidence with unfamiliar ideas.
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Connect
Students combine ideas from algebra, geometry, number theory and combinatorics.
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Explain
Clear written reasoning and proof become as important as finding the answer.
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Compete
Students apply their thinking to suitable British, American and other Olympiad pathways.
International pathways
Understand the style, not just the syllabus
British and American competitions reward different habits of thought. We use them as valuable problem-solving pathways while keeping the mathematics broader than any one paper.
UKMT
The UK Mathematics Trust pathway includes age-based Mathematical Challenges and, for qualifying students, follow-on Olympiad rounds.
AMC
The American Mathematics Competitions include AMC 8, AMC 10 and AMC 12, with later invitational stages for qualifying students.
Proof and communication
We help students move from spotting an answer to writing a convincing mathematical argument.
Competition entry rules depend on the organiser, school and country. Preparation does not guarantee that a student can enter every named competition.
Russian-speaking mentors
Learn difficult mathematics in a language you can think in
Tutor language information is taken from verified Exact Science profiles. Availability is confirmed during the initial conversation.
Maksim Anisimov
Mathematics mentor
English and Russian
View profileBetween lessons
Practice that informs the next lesson
Students can work through selected problems on problems.cc. Their work helps the teacher see the approach, not only the final answer.
- Problem collections selected for the student's level
- An interactive whiteboard for working and explaining
- Feedback that helps the teacher choose the next step
Lesson formats
Choose the format that fits the student
Placement depends on level, goals, language and current tutor or group availability.
Individual lessons
The most flexible option for Russian-language teaching, individual goals and advanced preparation.
Small groups
Students learn through discussion with peers at a similar level. The teaching language is stated for each available group.
We only offer a Russian-language group when a suitable tutor, level and timetable are confirmed. Existing English-language groups are not presented as Russian-language groups.
Verified outcomes
Serious thinking, measured results
The figures below come from Exact Science's published competition outcomes. Students may earn awards in more than one competition.
- Competition awards
- 66
- Gold
- 26
- Silver
- 24
- Bronze
- 16
8 competitions
Questions from parents
Before starting
Yes, when placed with a verified Russian-speaking tutor. Some specialist resources, competition papers and existing groups are in English, and we explain that before enrolment.
Yes. Lessons are online, so families can join from these countries and elsewhere. This does not mean Exact Science has a physical centre in each country.
Yes. The programme complements school mathematics with deeper problem-solving. It does not replace the student's school curriculum.
No. We place students according to their current reasoning, experience and goals, from early problem-solving to advanced Olympiad work.
We work with problems relevant to UKMT, AMC and other suitable pathways. Entry eligibility varies by organiser, school and country.
The free 30-minute online trial lets us solve a few problems together, understand the student's approach and recommend a suitable next step.
Both formats exist. Russian-language individual lessons are the most flexible starting point. A group is offered only when its level, language and availability are confirmed.
We use Exact Science's current published pricing, with no separate discounted Russian-market rate. The pricing page explains the available formats.
Teachers choose practice that supports the student's pathway. Work on problems.cc can show the reasoning process and inform the next lesson.
Start with a free 30-minute trial
Meet a tutor, solve a few interesting problems and discuss the right language, level and format.