Russian xlation help?

[Elena Mikhalik]

On Thu, 4 Jul 1996, James Barthmaier wrote:

> Hi there SEELANGers:
>
> Can anyone help me with a few words/expressions?
>
> 1) What is "validol"?  Some kind of over the counter sleeping drug?
>
> 2) Klyaz'ma: is this a theatre or a hotel?  It is a proper noun.
>
> 3) "rodnen'kij": what is a good Eng equivalent?
>
> Thanks all.  Have a great 4th!
>
> Daniel Hendrick
>
Hello!

Validol is a drug, a mixture of valerian and, probably, menthol, that is
widely used in Russia both as a tranquiliser and as a  remedy for heart
diseases.
Klyaz'ma is a tributary of Oka, there are several quite famous
rest-houses and dacha compounds situated on its shores.
The closest equivalent of "rodnen'kij" will probably be something like
"oh, my very dear".
I hope it would be of help.
Elena Mikhailik