I am Russian, but I have never heard this form of Natalia. [noted -ed]
― Anonymous User 4/5/2005
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I completely agree with the above comment. I am Russian, but have never ever heard of this name used as a nickname for Natalia. The name Natalia is very popular in Russia, but all of the Natalias whom I know go by Natasha or Nata for short. [noted -ed]