GRU is Soviet Military Intelligence.
Olive oil allegedly dampens the effects of alcohol intoxication.
The hockey game Stan and Gennadi watch took place on Novemeber 17, 1987 when the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 1-0 at Capital Centre in Landover, MD. The game's only goal, scored by Steve Yzerman and assisted by Bob Probert and Gerard Gallant, can be heard.