Irina Kirillova

Irina Vladimirovna Kirillova (, born 15 May 1965), also known as Irina Parkhomchuk, is a retired competitive volleyball player and Olympic gold medalist for the Soviet Union, later competing for Croatia. Kirillova won a gold medal while representing the Soviet Union at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

In 2017, Kirillova was inducted into the International Volleyball Hall of Fame.

Coaching

At the 2006 FIVB Volleyball Women's World Championship, Kirillova was the assistant coach to the Russia women's national volleyball team. In 2011, Kirilova became the coach of the Croatian national team, but resigned the position the same year.

Personal life

As of 2017, Kirillova is living in Italy. She is married to Giovanni Caprara, an Italian volleyball coach.

Clubs Uralochka Sverdlovsk (1980–1990) / Mladost Zagreb (1990–1994) Pallavolo Sumirago (1994–1996) Volley Modena (1996–1997) Mappin/Pinheiros (1997–1998) Foppapedretti Bergamo (1998–1999) Virtus Reggio Calabria (1999–2001) Pallavolo Sirio Perugia (2001–2004) Chieri Volley (2005–2006) Dinamo Moscow (2008–2009) Asystel Volley (2009–2010) Uralochka-NTMK (2012–2012)