Susan Ruusunen
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Susan Kristiina Ruusunen, formerly Kuronen (born 25 September 1970), is Finnish woman who became known for having a relationship with Finland's then prime minister, Matti Vanhanen. The couple had met via an Internet dating service.[1] The relationship lasted less than a year and ended in 2006.
In February 2007, Kuronen published a book, Pääministerin morsian (The Prime Minister's Bride, ISBN 978-952-99593-4-1), where she discloses details about the relationship. Based on a personal diary and text messages sent during the affair, the book caused a lot of media attention.[2]
In October 2007, Ruusunen was charged with violation of the right to privacy over the publication of her book. Prime minister Vanhanen claimed €1,000 in damages from the publisher, but made no claims against Ruusunen.[3] In 2010, the Supreme Court of Finland convicted Ruusunen and the book's publisher for disclosing information about someone's private life. They both received a fine, and the publisher was ordered to pay Vanhanen 1,000 euros for emotional damages.[4]
Ruusunen has three adult children and she works as a caterer.[5]
