Russian-American recording artist Marina V served as a Russian-language Technical Advisor to Mark Harmon and Cote de Pablo, translated several dialogues and taught the actors to pronounce Russian words.
We are shown the back patio area of Gibbs's house - a very rare glimpse of any part of his home other than the basement.
When Ziva and Tim are in the alley a man comes out of Mc Murphy's Tavern. This is the same tavern that the JAG (1995) crew hung out at.