The Olympic silver medalist moved out of the pack early and maintained a sizable lead throughout at Barcelona's Olympic stadium to finish in 31 minutes, 10.23 seconds, the fastest time of the European season.
Defending champion Inga Abitova's late surge took silver in 31:22.83 to give Russia its leading seventh medal of the competition.
Jessica Augusto of Portugal held on for bronze in 31:25.77.
1 ABEYLEGESSE, Elvan TUR 31:10.23 2 ABITOVA, Inga RUS 31:22.83
3 AUGUSTO, Jessica POR 31:25.77
4 KIBET, Hilda NED 31:36.90
5 ERDOGAN, Meryem TUR 31:44.86
6 MOCKENHAUPT, Sabrina GER 32:06.02
7 SOKOLOVA, Yelena RUS 32:36.71
8 PAPP, Krisztina HUN 32:49.05
9 FÉLIX, Dulce POR 33:12.93
10 KUDZELICH, Sviatlana BLR 33:31.33
11 STRÄHL, Martina SUI 33:37.89
12 MARTÍN, Jacqueline ESP 34:11.49
13 ERDÉLYI, Zsófia HUN 34:57.77
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