Mineralnye Vody (Russian: Минеральные Воды; IPA: [mʲɪnʲɪˈralʲnɨjə ˈvodɨ]; lit. mineral waters) is a town in Stavropol Krai, Russia, located along the Kuma River and the main rail line between Rostov-on-Don and Baku (Azerbaijan). Population: 76,728 (2010 Census); 75,644 (2002 Census); 70,961 (1989 Census). The town serves as a gateway to Caucasian Mineral Waters.