Prokhladny, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic

Prokhladny (; ) is a town in the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia, located on the Malka River, north of Nalchik. Population:

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%)

Notable people

• Mariya Lasitskene, Olympic champion and three-time world champion in high jump.

Transportation

There is large railway station in the town.

References

Notes

Sources

External links

• Official website of Prokhladny
• Unofficial website of Prokhladny
• Another unofficial website of Prokhladny