Learning Russian

Would like some advice on good language programs.. we are wanting to learn Russian. Have always heard Rosetta Stone was such a good program, but they do not have good reviews! It's a pretty expensive program if it's not a good one. Does anyone know if different programs focus on different peoples learning abilities? I am very much a 'visual' learner and one of the freebie programs I downloaded was basically geared for the 'hearing' learners, hardly any pictures etc. in their teaching program. Also wondered if anyone has found a program they like for children? Our son is 3 and think he could pick up very quickly especially since he was in an Russian orphanage for the first 11 months of his life! Thanks!