Obaturova represented her nation at international competitions. As a junior she became twice national champion and participated at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 World Junior Speed Skating Championships. At elite level she made ISU Speed Skating World Cup debut during the 2008-09 season on 31 January 2009 in Erfrut, Germany in the 3000 metres event. She competed at the 2009 Asian Speed Skating Championships in four events. She also participated in other international competitions, including the 2007 Asian Winter Games and 2009 Winter Universiade.