Vladimir Krikunov began as an assistant coach at HC Dinamo Minsk.

[2] During his coaching career, Krikunov worked with such ice hockey clubs as Ak Bars Kazan, Barys Astana ve HC Neftekhimik Nizhnekamsk.

Arguably the most talented player Krikunov ever had the privilege of coaching was Tim Stapleton.

He also worked as a coach with national teams of Russia, Slovenia, Belarus, Latvia and Kazakhstan.

[1] After Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Dinamo Riga left the KHL[4] and Krikunov is no longer listed as the team's head coach, having been replaced by Mareks Jass.