Since 1959, the village of Vladimirovka, as well as the settlements of Petropavlovka and Akhtuba, have been referred to as the city of Akhtubinsk. Until the late 1940s and early 1950s, Vladimirovka was an ordinary village, although it was the district center. The village had two churches, among which the Church of the Archangel Michael stood out on the southern side of the village, where the district cultural center is now located. It was called "kulak" because the wealthiest families lived in this part of the village. Before the construction of this church, a small wooden church stood on its site, which burned down after being struck by lightning that hit the upper dome.

After that, a large stone church began to be built. The construction progressed quickly and efficiently, thanks to funding from the wealthiest people of that time, such as Lopatins and Kurochkines, as well as the assistance of all believers. The height of the church reached 75 meters, and the largest bell measured 6-7 meters. From the bell tower, there was a view of the entire area, including Pokrovka, Uspenka, and nearby hamlets.

The church was distinguished by its stunning beauty: the interior decoration, icons in gold and silver frames, a painted dome, and a magnificent altar. However, during the war, the church was destroyed, and now a district cultural center stands in its place.

The new temple of the Archangel Michael in Akhtubinsk was built in 1953. Construction began on March 5, 1953, under the guidance of Archpriest Sampson Poletayev. Two log cabins were purchased in the village of Staritsa and transported across the river on ice. Within a few months, the temple was erected. The new church turned out to be significantly more modest in size, and its painting was done by two artists from the Trinity-Sergius Lavra.