Kirill Zhirkov

Kirill Zhirkov is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia, where he conducts research at the intersection of political psychology, public opinion, and methodology. His work emphasizes innovative measurement techniques beyond traditional survey self-reports.

His research interests include:

• Perception of the social world and its political consequences
• Cognitive processes in political decision-making
• Methodological innovations in attitude measurement
• Use of conjoint experiments in political science
• Stereotype formation and welfare attitudes
• Partisan reactions to political rhetoric

His recent publications span high-impact journals such as Political Analysis, Journal of Politics, Public Opinion Quarterly, and Political Behavior. The articles reflect a consistent focus on experimental methodologies to uncover deep-seated political attitudes, with recent work examining migration preferences, welfare stereotypes, and partisan responses to terrorism framing on social media.

Scientific awards and honors:

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Kirill Zhirkov advises students and secures research grants, though specific names and funding details are not listed. He is actively involved in advancing methodological rigor in political science, particularly through experimental designs and measurement validation. His research connects with broader efforts to understand how cognitive biases and social perceptions shape political behavior in the United States and Europe.

He is affiliated with the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia and maintains an active research profile through his personal website. No information is available about labs or research teams he may lead.