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Tsarina

usgb/zɑːˈriːnə/Volume
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Tsar's ConsortPlay
Tsarina refers to the empress as the wife of a tsar, not a ruling empress. SlideShe attended the ball as the new tsarina, admired by all.
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Historical ContextPlay
Tsarina is no longer used; it's tied to pre-1917 Russian monarchy. SlideThe palace where the tsarina once lived is now a museum.
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Ceremonial RolePlay
A tsarina often had significant influence in court, albeit with less formal power than the tsar. SlideThe tsarina hosted lavish events to showcase Russian culture.