According to the press service of the All-Russian Volleyball Federation, health problems caused the resignation of the 55-year-old specialist.
It is noted that the Italian specialist Masimo Buzato, who worked in the team as a head coach, will act as the head coach of the national team.
Pankov has led the Russian women's team since 2018. Under his leadership, the team took eighth and 14th places in the League of Nations, as well as eighth in the World Cup and seventh in the European Championship.
Earlier it was reported that the composition of the Russian men's volleyball team for the European Championships became known.