Irina Leonidovna Podnosova (Russian: Ирина Леонидовна Подносова; née Luneva (Лунева), born 29 October 1953) is a Russian lawyer serving as the Chief Justice of Russia since 17 April 2024, being the first female to hold the office since its establishment in 1923.

With the death of the long-time Chief Justice Vyacheslav Lebedev, who presided over the Supreme Court from 1989 until his death on 23 February 2024, Podnosova was the only candidate for the vacant office.

The Higher Judges' Qualifications Board recommended to appoint Podnosova by a solid vote.

[4] On 17 April 2024, Irina Podnosova was appointed Chief Justice by the Federation Council after being nominated by the President of Russia.

Podnosova was Vladimir Putin's coursemate at the Faculty of Law of Leningrad State University.