Yelena 'Elena' Nikolaevna Baturina is a Russian businesswoman, the self-made billionaire founder of Inteco Management, a major investment and construction company. Born in Moscow in 1963, her early career was industrial: after high school, she worked as a technician-designer and then a senior design engineer at the Frezer industrial tool plant, where her parents also worked.

Her entrepreneurial journey began in 1989 when she started her own private business activities, initially focused on computer software and hardware. Her pivotal moment came in 1991 when she founded Inteco, recognizing the immense opportunity in the construction and plastics business in post-Soviet Moscow.

Elena Baturina's career is defined by the massive growth of her construction empire, Inteco, which became one of the dominant real estate developers in Moscow. The company specialized in large residential areas (like Shuvalov and Grand Park) and major public works, including the Fundamental Library and an academic building for Moscow State University.

Her success was intricately tied to her husband, Yury Luzhkov (d. 2019), who became the Mayor of Moscow in 1992 (the year after they married), leading to accusations of using political connections for massive corporate gain. For a while, she was recognized as the richest woman in Russia. After her husband left his position in 2010, Baturina moved to London, citing the need to protect her daughters and focus on international business. She sold Inteco in 2011, securing her multi-billion dollar fortune, and has since diversified her assets across real estate and investment funds globally.

Elena Baturina's social impact is structural, stemming from Inteco's role in building essential housing and infrastructure in Moscow during a period of massive urban expansion. She also supported a national project to make housing more affordable in Russia.

However, her career is also marked by persistent controversy and allegations regarding corruption due to her husband's political power. Her personal philanthropy supports educational and social welfare initiatives, often focused on her new home country, the U.K., and international business.

Elena Baturina maintains the professional, composed style of a European businesswoman. Her attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. Her aesthetic reflects her ambition and her international status as a major investor.

Residing in London, her luxury is the immense security and financial power derived from her multi-billion dollar fortune. Her life is dedicated to leveraging her capital for global real estate and financial investments, maintaining a focus on business expansion outside of Russia.