Bialystok is a beautiful city in Poland known as the "Green Lungs" due to its many green areas home to wildlife like bison and lynx. It has numerous monuments and runs European projects, is a capital of blues music featuring virtuosos like Elvis Presley, and is known for foods like dumplings and schnitzels while also having successful volleyball and football teams that play in European cups. The local school is nice and modern with complete fields, interactive whiteboards, and a climbing wall.