Igor Kudashev

Igor Kudashev is a University Lecturer at Tampere University's Department of Russian Language and Translation Studies, affiliated with the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences. He specializes in Finnish-Russian translation, terminology management, and lexicography. His research focuses on terminology work, translation studies, and improving accessibility in multilingual communication.

• Education: Licentiate (2000) and PhD (2007) from University of Helsinki; Docent (2012)
• Professional roles: Authorized Finnish-Russian translator, member of Translation Boards

Research emphasizes terminology systems development through projects like MyTerMS and TermFactory. Awards include the 2022 Tiedettä suomeksi Award for inclusive communication contributions and EAFT's 2008 terminology award.

Publications span monographs, manuals, and over 20 peer-reviewed articles on topics such as terminology ontology design, dictionary compilation, and teaching terminological practices. Maintains active involvement in EU-funded terminology projects and pedagogical innovation.