Elizabeth meets with Col Zhukov in 1964 in the fictional town of "Gryazi." That's the Russian word for "mud" or "filth."
The name of the General Zhukov's dog, Malysh, is Russian for "baby".
At the beginning of the episode, Zhukov is reading "The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrims' Progress" by Mark Twain.
Henry, Paige and Philip watch an episode of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom in Philip's motel room.
Arkady makes reference to sportscaster Howard Cosell.