Tatjana Kim, the Founder of Russian Online Retailer Wildberries, Has Become the Country's Richest Woman Thanks to the Company's Success

A showdown with her ex-husband is now showing how the self-made billionaire defends her empire. Kim, who leads Wildberries, addressed the recent drone attacks on the company's warehouse on July 31. The attacks have drawn attention to the ongoing conflict between Kim and her former spouse, Vladislav Bakalchuk, over control of the business. The pair, who founded Wildberries together in 2004, are now locked in a legal and corporate battle.

Bakalchuk has reportedly sought to challenge Kim's management and the company's recent merger with a major outdoor advertising operator. Kim has remained largely silent on the personal aspects of the dispute, focusing instead on the company's operations. The drone strikes on the warehouse have added a new layer of complexity to the situation, though Kim has not publicly commented on who she believes was behind them. Observers note that Kim has always avoided direct political involvement, a stance she reportedly intends to maintain despite the pressures of the ongoing conflict and the corporate fight with her ex-husband.