'Malka River' (
Russian: ''Малка''), also known as 'Balyksu River', is a river in
Kabardino-Balkaria in
Russia,
Terek's left tributary. The length of the river is 210
km. The area of its basin is 10,000
sq km. The Malka originates in the
glaciers on the northern slopes of
Mount Elbrus. Its main tributary is the
Baksan River. The town of
Prokhladny is located on the Malka River.