Dr. Pertti Kolari, Head of the Institute: organisation and financing of research; administration; the institute’s relations with society.
Tanja Karppinen MA, Planning Officer, Deputy Manager responsible for general administrative issues, Russian know-how, Russian language and culture, Finnish language and culture, linguistics and translation studies, intercultural relations: general administration, financial and personnel management, educational and cultural projects, relations with society, public lecture series, developmental group for organisations providing general adult education, operators in the South Karelian cuisine, Cross-Cultural Encounters course
Mervi Raja, Secretary (trade technician): financial management, EU, contacts: practical matters within the institute, administration, daily communication
Kristiina Korjonen-Kuusipuro MA: environmental history, cultural anthropology: environmental issues, Master’s thesis incubator, Finnish Society and Culture study unit, Cross-Cultural Encounters course.
Mikko Kohvakka MA: History, historical research: The 40 year anniversary book of the Lappeenranta University of Technology.
Virpi Kaisto MA: Russian know-how, research of borders and border areas, twin cities; City Twins Imatra-Svetogorsk: Resident attitude survey.
Laura Olkkonen
Heini Kahkönen
Kaisa Pyrhönen
Sari Janhunen