I specialize in helping performers speak Russian and Ukrainian on screen with natural, believable delivery — no overload, no unnecessary theory, just practical tools that work.

My name is Sasha Piltsin — I’m a Russian and Ukrainian dialect coach for Film & TV, working with productions in Canada, the U.S., Europe, and globally, both on-set and online. I’m known for my work as a Russian dialect consultant on major network shows including: Supergirl, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash, Siren, The Twilight Zone, The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco, and other productions.

MY APPROACH

What sets my coaching apart is a clear, actor-driven method built on clarity, precision, and simplicity.  Actors do not need linguistic theory — they need practical, instinctive tools that work under pressure. My background as an actor allows me to give performers exactly what is useful on set, and nothing that slows them down.

Instead of overwhelming actors with grammar rules or technical explanations, I focus on musical memory, rhythm, tone, and emotional logic — the elements that actually help performers deliver honest, natural-sounding Russian on camera.

Using a system I’ve developed over many years of coaching, I break Russian syllables and phrases into clean, speakable units that English-speaking actors can learn quickly and retain confidently. This makes their delivery smoother, more grounded, and more believable — even when they’ve never spoken Russian before.

Russian and Ukrainian belong to the Slavic family of languages, and their sound system is unfamiliar to the Western ear. The consonants are heavier, the vowels are sharper, and the intonation patterns follow a different emotional curve.

 My job is to translate this into something the actor can feel — not study.

I break Russian down into clear, speakable units that actors can memorize through their natural musical memory. Instead of overwhelming them with grammar, I give them clean, intuitive cues that help the mouth and palate find the Russian sound quickly. Actors are able to associate these units with familiar rhythms, images, or sensations — making the accent easier to recall, repeat, and deliver naturally on camera.

A film set moves quickly — dialogue gets changed, scenes are adjusted, and actors often receive new lines minutes before shooting.
Because I understand this environment as an actor myself, I know when to step in, how to communicate clearly, and how to give the performer exactly what they need with zero downtime.