wɪðˌɪn ðə fɹˈeɪmwɜːk ʌv ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹˌeɪɾɪv dᵻvˈɪʒənz, kjˈʊɹɹɪlsk sˈɜːvz æz ðɪ ɐdmˈɪnɪstɹˌeɪɾɪv sˈɛntɚɹ ʌv kjʊɹɹˈɪlski dˈɪstɹɪkt ænd ɪz sʌbˈoːɹdᵻnˌeɪɾᵻd tʊ ɪt.
Within the framework of administrative divisions, Kurilsk serves as the administrative center of Kurilsky District and is subordinated to it.