Kirill played at
Virginia Commonwealth University for three seasons (2007-2010). In the first two years Pishchalnikov helped the
VCU Rams to consecutive regular season conference titles in the
Colonial Athletic Association. In 2009 the VCU Rams also won the CAA tournament advancing the team to the
NCAA tournament. VCU played against the
UCLA Bruins in the first round and were unable to advance, losing by only one point. ==Professional career==