I think it's the Finnish language. I'm not sure. But it's better to learn Russian, it's kinda cool. Let me help you.
no, actually the closest language to Russian is probly either ukranian or...
1. Indo-European 2. Balto-Slavic3. Slavic4. East Slavic5. RussianThis is the most accurate time-line of the Russian language that I know of.. I hope this is what you were looking for~! :D