Maria Skuratova-Belskaya
Maria Grigorievna Skuratova-Belskaya (c. 1552 ~ died 10/20 June 1605) was a Tsaritsa of Russia as the spouse of Tsar Boris Godunov.Maria Skuratova-Belskaya was the daughter of Tsar Ivan the Terrible's favorite, Malyuta Skuratov-Belskiy.The marriage was reportedly arranged because Godunov wished to strengthen his position at court by becoming the son-in-law of the Tsar's favorite.During her tenure as tsarina, Maria Feodorovna Pozharskaya was her favorite and reportedly exerted influence over her.Upon the death of her spouse in April 1605, her son was proclaimed Tsar.