New to St Petersburg (St. Petersburg)

Hi, Im an Irish Guy. New to St Petersburg, I speak no Russian, Trying to settle in here. Its a very different cust lookinlture. The language barrier is also an obstacle. I ve been to the city centre. The church of the spilled blood, to try get a sense of the place. Im just looking for like minded people,and for ways and tips that you may have in making the adjustment. right now its alot to take in.