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Was President Urho Kekkonen, the Father of modern Finland, a very strict ruler?
How did President Urho Kekkonen impact Finland's relationship with the Soviet Union?
President Kekkonen played a key role in maintaining Finland's non-aligned status during the Cold War while still maintaining good relations with the Soviet Union. He was known for his personal relationship with many Soviet leaders, which allowed him to negotiate favorable deals for Finland. However, his close ties to the Soviet Union also led to criticism from some who felt that Finland was too closely aligned with its larger neighbor.