Tsarina refers to the empress as the wife of a tsar, not a ruling empress.

Tsar's Consort

Tsarina is no longer used; it's tied to pre-1917 Russian monarchy.

Historical Context

A tsarina often had significant influence in court, albeit with less formal power than the tsar.

Some tsarinas ruled in their own right, like Catherine the Great, with considerable power.

Use 'tsarina' only in historical contexts, not for contemporary Russia.

Tsarinas often patronized the arts and were important cultural figures in Russia.