Soon life as an expat in Russia begins

So, there is a little bit more than one month left until I move back to Russia, after having live abroad for three and a half years.

It has recently occured to me, that I will become an expatriate in my own country.
Actually, I always thought I didn't belong in Russia...so different my views and lifestyle were to the others'.

This all moving-back-getting-a-job- thing is quite a challenge I must say. It feels like a whole new part of me is being born, and old me - me, who has lived in Ireland, is saving herself by choosing to become an expat in Russia.

I have a strong desire to lead my life according to the western morals+mindset in Russia. It will be certainly difficult to say every day Hi to people randomly as it is done here. I remember last year, when I was in my hometown - I was buying water in a kiosk (a small shop) and I said Hi to the salesgirl. She just looked at me as if I had committed a crime and muttered something. I guessed it was Hi too.
What about smiling in the streets? Especially, when I move to Moscow? I don't think people will think much of me, if I smile at them.
What about my English? What about ethics and code of conduct in journalism that have been missed in Russia for quite some time now? What about thinking if it is going to rain today or not? What about counting cent coins? What about 1,60 euro bus fare? What about rolls&wraps&takeaway coffee for breakfast? What about all these?

I love challenges. This is just going to be another one.

A Russian expat in Russia...