Hertta Kuusinen was born on February 14, 1904 in Luhanka, Finland. She was married to Yrjö Leino and Tuure Lehén. She died on March 18, 1974 in Moscow, USSR.
Member of Finnish parliament 6.4.1945 - 21.1.1972, minister without portfolio 26.5.1948 - 4.6.1948, minister at the Office of Council of State 4.6.1948 - 29.7.1948.