Podrug

Podrug is a Russian word, meaning "girlfriend" or "female friend." The term is generally used to refer to a close female companion, but not necessarily in a romantic sense. While it can sometimes imply a romantic relationship, especially among younger people, the primary connotation is platonic friendship. The male equivalent is "drug" (друг), meaning "friend" or "male friend." The word "podruga" (подруга) is the nominative singular form.