Founding of Prokhladny (1765)

Prokhladny (Russian: Прохла́дный; Kabardian: КъалэкӀыхь, Прохладнэ; until 1937 Prokhladnaya, Russian: Прохладная) 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.

According to the 1926 census, the settlement had a population of 3,280, of which 61.1% were Russians and 32.0% were Ukrainians.

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.

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History

Administrative and municipal status

Demographics

Notable people

Transportation

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History

Administrative and municipal status

Demographics

Notable people

Transportation