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Arkhangel'sk Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of the Archangel Michael, is a historic Russian Orthodox cathedral located in Arkhangelsk, Russia. Throughout the 20th century, the cathedral underwent significant changes and faced various challenges.

During the Russian Revolution and subsequent Soviet era, religious institutions, including churches and cathedrals, were severely impacted. The Arkhangel'sk Cathedral was no exception. In 1920, the cathedral was closed and its bells were confiscated. It was converted into a warehouse, and later used as a club and a sports hall.

In the 1930s, during the period of intense persecution of the Russian Orthodox Church under Soviet authorities, the cathedral was heavily damaged. Parts of the external structure were demolished, and the interior was vandalized and looted. The cathedral's valuable icons and religious artifacts were destroyed or dispersed.

After World War II, the Soviet government initiated a program to restore some historic churches, including the Arkhangel'sk Cathedral. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, the cathedral underwent partial restoration. However, it was not fully returned to its original state.

In the 1980s, as the Soviet Union began to experience political and religious reforms, some limited restoration work was carried out on the cathedral. In 1992, after the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Arkhangel'sk Cathedral was officially returned to the Russian Orthodox Church.

Since then, ongoing efforts have been made to restore and preserve the cathedral. Restoration work has been done on the exterior and interior, including the reconstruction of damaged sections. Today, the Arkhangel'sk Cathedral serves as an active place of worship and a significant cultural and historical landmark in Arkhangelsk.