Prokhladny 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 census); 61,772 (2002 census); 57,084 (1989 Soviet census).
History
It was founded in 1765 by Zaporozhian Cossacks. ==Administrative and municipal status==