| Irina Godunova Ирина Годунова | |
|---|---|
 Forensic facial reconstruction by S. Nikitin | |
| Tsaritsa consort of all Russia | |
| Tenure | 28 March [O.S. 18 March] 1584 – 17 January [O.S. 7 January] 1598 |
| Tsaritsa regnant of all Russia | |
| Reign | 17 January [O.S. 7 January] 1598 – 3 March [O.S. 21 February] 1598 |
| Predecessor | Feodor I of Russia |
| Successor | Boris Godunov |
| Born | 1557 Moscow, Russia |
| Died | 27 October 1603 (aged 45–46) Novodevichy Convent, Russia |
| Burial | |
| Spouse | Feodor I of Russia |
| Dynasty | Godunov |
| Father | Feodor Ivanovich Godunov |
| Mother | Stepanida Ivanovna |
| Religion | Russian Orthodox |
Irina Feodorovna Godunova (Russian: Ирина Фёдоровна Годунова, romanized: Irina Fyodorovna Godunova; 1557 – 29 October 1603), also known by her monastic name Alexandra (Александра), was the tsaritsa consort of all Russia by marriage to Feodor I from 1584 until his death on 17 January [O.S. 7 January] 1598. As her husband died childless, she was the de facto ruler of Russia until she retired to Novodevichy Convent nine days later. She remained the nominal ruler of Russia until her brother Boris Godunov was elected tsar on 3 March [O.S. 21 February] 1598.[1][2][3][4]
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