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| English | Russian |
| army wife | жена военнослужащего (What is the role of the army wife? The military spouse plays a significant role in the life and morale of the service member: The spouse stays home and keeps the family grounded, safe, and functioning while the service member performs their duty. Many spouses also work full time, pursue their education, and help raise the family.) |
| basic allowance for quarters for wife | основное квартирное довольствие на жену |
| dependent wife | жена военнослужащего |
| wife of a Red Army man | красноармейка |
| wife of a subaltern officer | обер-офицерша |