Prokhladny (Russian: Прохла́дный; Kabardian: КъалэкӀыхь, Прохладнэ) is a town in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located on the Malka River, 60 kilometers (37 mi) north of Nalchik. Population: 59,601 (2010 Russian census); 61,772 (2002 Census); 57,084 (1989 Soviet census).

History

It was founded in 1765 by Zaporozhian Cossacks.

Administrative and municipal status

Within the framework of administrative divisions, Prokhladny serves as the administrative center of Prokhladnensky District, even though it is not a part of it. As an administrative division, it is incorporated separately as the town of republic significance of Prokhladny—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts. As a municipal division, the town of republic significance of Prokhladny is incorporated as Prokhladny Urban Okrug.

Demographics

In 2002, the population included:

• Russians (79.1%)
• Koreans (3.3%)
• Kabardians (3.1%)
• Ukrainians (2.5%)
• Turks (1.8%)
• Germans (1.5%)

Transportation

There is large railway station in the town.