We don't know the island you ask about. We need a name.
The word closet is a noun.
Alaska is the U.S. state that is the closest to Russia. Russia is west of Alaska across the Bering Strait.
It never was part of the US. Russia is a separate country in Europe and Asia, USA is in North America.
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Russia is itself partly European and partly Asian, so must be closest! Turkey is mostly in Asia but has a small part in Europe.
Language,Culture,Food,and part of their knowledge.
Russia sold Alaska to the US because Russia did not think the area was profitable.
The lyrics 'Cleanin out my closet' are part of the song "Cleanin Out My Closet" by Eminem. This song was released on September 17, 2002 and is part of Eminem's album The Eminem Show.
That was rented and Russia didn't got the payment. The land is Alaska.
Russia and the United States are the two countries you seek.
St.Petersburg Russia is only 500 miles away.