Kirsanov also won seven medals at the ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships with three golds (K-4 500 m: 1987, 1989, 1990), two silvers (K-4 500 m: 1986, K-4 1000 m: 1990), and two bronzes (K-4 500 m: 1991, K-4 1000 m: 1987).