T atiana Volodina is a Russian billionaire whose wealth is derived from her stake in the Novatek company, Russia's largest independent natural gas producer. The company was co-founded by her late husband, who was a key figure in the Russian energy industry. Novatek has become a major global player in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market, with a focus on developing massive LNG projects in the Russian Arctic.

Upon her husband's death, his stake in the publicly traded company was passed down to her. While she is not involved in the day-to-day management of the company, her inherited stake makes her a billionaire. The company's success has been driven by the growing global demand for natural gas, though its operations have been impacted by international sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.