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Lorsque l’aventure a commencé en 1992, Sultana Tours ne proposait qu’une seule destination, la Tunisie. Sultana Tours devenait alors le premier tour opérateur québécois à offrir cette destination aux consommateurs québécois et canadiens. Avec les années, plusieurs autres destinations ont été proposées dont le Maroc, la Turquie, l’Égypte et les Émirats Arabes Unis, pour n’en nommer que quelques-unes.

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The Story of the Sultana

It wasn’t until recently that I learned of the Sultana . This name sounds like some exotic location. However, the truth is much more dire, but fascinating the more you learn. The  Sultana , was a Civil War era paddle-wheel steamboat. The story behind it never became well known. I learned details when visiting the Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion, Arkansas. It is a story of greed, sadness, and hope! Tracy Brick, President of the Marion Chamber of Commerce sent me a press release about the museum. She added that this amazing museum is going to expand in the near future! Tracy said this new museum will help others learn the history of the Sultana as well as bring money and visitors into Marion. A win-win for all!

The Sultana Story

The Sultana steamboat exploded and burned on the Mississippi River on April 27, 1865. Per a Congressional Resolution this was said to be the greatest maritime disaster in United States history. Around 1,200 passengers lost their life during the explosion, and sinking of the steamboat. This disaster took place in Marion, Arkansas. Marion is located across the river from Memphis, Tennessee. More people died in this accident than on the Titanic !

Tracy Brick took Keith and I to the place on the levee near where the Sultana disaster happened. Tracy added that the site is on private land and the ship they think is buried deep beneath a soybean field. So the accident site is inaccessible. The accident though was explosive enough that Tracy said, “It changed the course of the river. It is 30′ deep.”

The Sultana is now buried about a mile from the main channel of the Mississippi River. “This a highly protected piece of land,” Tracy said because of the levee, it is really watched to ensure trespassers don’t breach the levee.

Seeing this spot though helped us understand the dynamics of our tour at the museum.

At the museum, guide Nancy Huff took Keith and I on a wonderful tour. The tour began with a short video covering the basics. Union soldiers, former prisoners’ released from Confederate camps made up many of the passengers on the Sultana. “After the Civil War, they were transferring prisoners’ from the Cahaba, Alabama and Andersonville, Georgia prisons home,” Nancy said.

The Impact!

I can’t even imagine the prisoners’ and their family. There they survived some of the worst conditions especially at Andersonville, only to die on their way to home and freedom!

They were transported on the Sultana, which had been built in 1863. Nancy said, “It was one of the elite steamboats. She was constructed in 1862 at the John Lithoberry shipyard in Cincinnati. She was a 260-foot wooden steam transport. There is a historical marker along the river in Cincinnati representing the shipyard where she was built.

Before the disaster, the Sultana regularly carried passengers and freight between St. Louis and New Orleans.

What Happened on the Sultana?

Prisoners and passengers had boarded at Camp Fisk outside of Vicksburg. Federal soldiers were traveling ultimately to Cairo, Illinois as their final destination.  The route was Vicksburg, Helena Arkansas, Memphis and then Cairo.

Nancy told us that the steamboat was originally designed to carry only 376 passengers plus crew. She did add though that they did often carry 1500 soldiers successfully. However with 2200 passengers the boat was way overloaded. Later investigations revealed corrupt practices, including kickbacks, and bribes paid to high-ranking Union officers. These bribes are what caused the overcrowding of the boat, and ultimately the blowing of the boiler.

According to the Arkansas Civil War placard that we visited, “A weakened boiler had been patched instead of fixed, blew up about 7 miles north of Memphis, hurling men into the frigid river. Men from Marion were among those who tried to save passengers., but around 1800 people died in history’s worst maritime disaster. No one was ever punished for the tragic loss of the Sultana .” (The number at the museum says 1200 people died, I found different numbers at different plaques and citing’s.)

What is even more distressing was learning during the tour that two other boats were empty that were traveling the same route. Due to the bribe that began with Col. Rueben Hatch, all POW’s boarded only the Sultana. Besides the passengers, they took on sugar and wine in Memphis and 1,000 bushels of coal in Hopefield, Arkansas. This along with the overcrowding tilted the boat right and left exposing the iron walls of the boiler to direct fire. The patch didn’t hold, the boiler exploded, and the boat became a firestorm.

There Was a Big Storm The Night of the Disaster.

What made events even more tragic Nancy said was that the boiler blew at 2:00 a.m. It happened during a storm when the river was high and out of banks. “The first boiler exploded, then they think two more. They estimate that as many as 400-500 were killed instantly.,” Nancy said, “There were no survivors after 12 hours and of the 500 or so survivors that were taken to Memphis, another 200 died.”

There is a photo at the museum that shows the heavily overcrowded  Sultana  at Helena, Arkansas.  The picture was taken by Helena photographer Thomas W. Banks near 7:00 a.m. on April 26, 1865. This iconic picture was taken just 19 hours before the  Sultana  exploded.  This is one of only two known photographs of the ill-fated steamboat. The boiler was patched at Helena. The welder didn’t want to come on board because he thought it needed fixed not just patched. The crew promised that they would fix the boiler properly at Cairo. Who knew this patch would never last?

Frederick Speed was later court martialed over the event. However, the Adjunct General overturned it.

Why Don’t We Know of the Disaster

The disaster has been overlooked in history since it was overshadowed by the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the search for his murderer. Then John Wilkes Booth was captured and killed on April 26, the day before the disaster.

Besides that, people were tired of bad news. “People didn’t want to read anymore about death lust and greed,” Nancy added about the time after the Civil War.

This is a story that everyone should know. I am so glad I learned this story that has been buried in the past.

The Current Sultana Museum

The museum shares what happened to many of the survivors. There are articles from the Sultana like the 100 photographs of passengers and stories to go with them. You learn the story of bribes and what happened with the Union soldiers. At the museum there are touching stories of survivors as well. My favorite story was of the alligator that saved a survivor. On board the crew had a pet alligator. Pvt. William Lugenbeal got the alligator out of his box and bayoneted him afraid that he could be a danger in the water. He then threw the box that had held the alligator overboard and used it to save his life. There is a box he built commemorating the event that is now in the museum!

There was a Sultana Survivors Association that met each year for a long time. The first meeting of survivors began meeting in the Midwest in December 1865. The current museum opened in April of 2015 and covers 1,200 square feet.

Stories of hope and how the Marion residents helped survivors are one of the highlights of the Sultana Story. “Our Mayor, Frank Fogelman, his family were farmers who were on the bank of the River and helped survivors,” Tracy Brick said.

This was especially touching knowing that Union soldiers had razed much of the area and the volunteers knew they were helping the very men they had been fighting before.

The New Museum!

The new museum location will be in a 1930’s WPA era former school gym located on Military Road. The gym will retain its architectural integrity. The new museum will offer a 22,000 square foot memorial. There will be interactive displays along with an auditorium and office space, a gift store, theatre, and artifacts from the ship.

Funds are still being raised for the new museum, although the Sultana Historical Preservation Society has embarked on a 7.5 million Capital Champaign. Donations to this can be mailed to PO Box 211, Marion AR 72364!

Historic Markers

Besides the museum, we enjoyed stopping at the S ultana historic markers near the Welcome to Marion sign. These can be reached from Arkansas Route 77 north of East Military Road. Look on the right when traveling south. The markers are located in the rear of the Marion City Hall parking lot.

This is not the only place to find monuments dedicated to this disaster. According to an article in The Daily Times , Monuments and historical markers to Sultana and her victims have been erected at Memphis; Muncie, Ind.; Marion, Ark.; Vicksburg, Miss.; Cincinnati and Mansfield, Ohio; Hillsdale, Mich.; and Knoxville.”

Come see the museum. Learn about the history of the Sultana. This is a story to share. There are several books that can be purchased at the museum to give you more details!

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I have been waiting for this story Cindy! It did not disappoint! Very interesting!

Thank you Kay, it was fascinating!

Vanessa Whiteside

I would’ve never heard of this tragedy if it weren’t for your post. Thank you for teaching me something new.

Glad to share this fascinating story.

Tracy Brick

Thank you for the wonderful article about the Sultana Story and the Sultana Disaster Museum. I look forward to welcoming you back to Marion when the new museum opens.

Thank you, it is a wonderful place and I would be honored to come see the new museum!

Sid Gamertsfelder

Enjoyed your story. Is there a list of the former POWs that died? I have a relative that family lore said died at Cahaba prison. I can track him to Cahaba but his not on the list of graves. Is it possible he went down on the Sultana?

Sid, I know they have a list of some names at the Sultana Disaster Museum. That is where I would check to see if your relative is listed. I hope you find the answer to what happened to your family member!

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$45 | must be 12 years old to participate Members 20% Off (members call 410-778-5954 to register)  click here to become a member Departing from various locations May – October Paddles are 2.5 hours long Kayak, paddle, and life jacket provided Waiver Required – Provided at Program Participants receive a 20% discount coupon for the Sultana Gear Store

Join our staff for a unique kayak excursion on the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail featuring pristine wetlands full of plants, animals and scenic views. Our experienced staff has curated a selection of ideal locations each highlighting a specific organism or historic landmark. All paddles are suitable for the novice kayaker, and kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. Paddles are limited to no more than 10 participants.

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Discover the best City of Sultans adventures in one convenient place. TourRadar offers 29 City of Sultans tours. You can find the perfect trip spanning across 3 day to 12 day itineraries with prices starting from just EUR 125 per day!

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10 Days Treasures of Turkey Tour

Barış led a wonderful trip! I took this tour during November 2023, which is during the rainy season. Would recommend an umbrella and rain resistant warm layers. Even so, had the full tour experience with all locations listed. Enjoyable tour that I would highly recommend to others. Tour guide was knowledgeable and led a perfect pace to enjoy each space on the walking tour. Fun full day tour of the main tourist spots in Turkey!

9 Days Highlights of Turkey Tour

I had an awesome and unforgettable experience with the City of Sultans! The tours were all jam packed with things to see and do from morning till afternoon. There was a little misunderstanding with lunch on the walking tour of Istanbul but they went over and beyond to make up for it. The hotel in Kusadasi was the best I've had, with a balcony and a front seat view of the coastline and the cruise ships docked right in front of me! ? The authentic Turkish cuisine at lunch were delicious and elaborate with so many choices on the buffet. ? My flight back to Istanbul was delayed from 8:05pm to 10:15pm. By the time we got our bags and left the airport it was already 12 midnight. The representative who coordinated my ride back to the hotel was still there waiting at the gate for me. ? After a long day of touring and traveling, it felt good to have someone else in charge at this point. I would surely be back with family & friends and book another tour with the City of Sultans! I highly recommend the City of Sultans for your first and next Turkish adventure!

Best of Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus in 6 Days

Overall, great experience. The tour was well organized. The tour manager was responsive to any questions or concerns. The tour guide was different in each city, some better than others as far as engagement and chemistry with the group. The hotels were nice and in great locations.

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4 Days - Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour from/to Istanbul

Great tour. Well organized. A bit tight doing it on a 4-day tour, but well worth it if you're pressed on time.

7 Days Best of Istanbul and Best of Cappadocia Package

Booking, follow through, organization and communication were all excellent. Mr Ozgur Ates was great help and made everything possible. He maintained communication with us on a daily basis and keep us informed of what was coming. He was key at planning and making sure everything was seamless. The tour itself was great. We visited the landmarks of Istanbul. I feel the guides in Istanbul could have been better. First day Sunday we had the grand bazaar planned but it was closed. In substitution we were taken to a carpet shop which I had no interest whatsoever in going. The tour guide left the group there without giving instructions in how to get back to the hotel. We are seasoned travelers and had no problems going back but I know of a couple that didn’t know how to get back and our guide was pretty dismissive of them. The day concluded earlier than planned as nobody in our group wanted to buy carpets. We ended up visiting the Bazaar on our own and I was glad as that was a highlight in Istanbul. The second day we had planned the Spice Market but the day started pretty late and we had but 20 minutes for the market. Upon entering the guide took us to shop number 7 which was his election pressing us to buy from that shop. I didn’t care for that and felt rushed and short changed on the day. Another couple complained about it and wanted to return but were told that there was no time. In my opinion, that should be corrected and the traveler should get what was promised. We could have started earlier. Bosphorus cruise was nice and get to see all landmarks from the river. WC was filthy. Cappadocia was perfect. Our guide Rose was professional, knowledgeable and fun. She explained everything in detail and engaged the group in active exchanges and fun quizzes. She was adaptable to our needs always checking we were happy, rested and hydrated. She made short brakes to accommodate teenagers with their different needs and adults at the same time. She taught us a lot about history, culture and religion past and present. I will endorse her without hesitation if you can request her as your guide. In general I had a wonderful time and got to check off the Hot air balloon from my bucket list. Well worth the price we paid and guided by professionals. I felt very safe and taken care off. I will come back, there is so much to see and experience that I feel I barely scratched the surface of a beautiful country and lovely friendly people. Thank you City of Sultans for making it possible.

Cappadocia, Ephesus and Pamukkale in 5 Days

I enjoyed having someone help us through these locations; I normally figure things out on my own but chose the “tour” because I didn’t have time to figure out where to stay and how to get from place to place. I’m glad I did. The “Tour” was well worth it.

10 Days Exclusive Wonders of Turkey Tour

City of Sultans was superb for my tour of Turkey (October 2023). Professional, consistent and high quality service. Great communication. I had a private tour of Istanbul and Cappadocia and the guides were top notch. Everything on the itinerary was delivered with no hiccups. I highly recommend them for a worry free and enjoyable vacation to Turkey!

8 Days Discover Turkey Tour *Best Highlights

Amazing time in this beautiful country. Would love to go again!

12 Days Grand Turkey Tour *Best Highlights

Great organisation- Ozgur from City of Sultans is fantastic- well organised small group tours, some accommodation was average ( be sure to know what you’re getting) and lunches, although free, exclude drinks, the price of which is very high. Love the flexibility and how in touch Ozgur was with all his clients

10 Days Glories of Turkey Tour

The tour was great. Loved the destinations. Felt very well supported by Ozgur from city of saltans. Highlights definitely Cappadocia Istanbul Pamukalle and Ephesus. Majority of day tour guides terrific. Disappointing that I was charged a substantial single supplement when I was on a customised tour where there was no hope of sharing?? I don’t get that? Paid a lot for the tour and the hotels in Istanbul and Antalya substandard and most hotels could have been more central. In particular istanbull too far away from main sites and almost inaccessible by car. Walking essential. There are far more central hotels close to restaurants etc tram and sites. I would recommend the tour. I had a great time but need to pin down some specifics with regards to accomodation with city of Saltans.

4 Days Best-Value Istanbul Package

The guide, the drivers, the hotel, everything was great! Whenever I had a question, all I had to do was simply send an email or call Ozgur over the phone and I almost immideately got a response everytime. Baris, who was my guide for the tour, had all the knowledge you could expect, basically an encyclopedia. I would definitely recommend City of Sultans if you are thinking of visiting Turkey.

3 Days Best of Cappadocia Tour from/to Istanbul

This tour was fantastic from start to finish. The communication was excellent with instructions on what was happening, the food was fantastic as well as the hotel, and the tour guide was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour if you visit Cappadocia.

Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia in 5 Days

The best tour in my life!!! Everything was more than excellent. The places, the programn, hotels and food were spectacular!. Special thanks for Yagiz Cakar and for Ozgur Ates who all the times were looking forward for my safety and wellnes. I stayed two days more in Cappodocia out of the tour and they change my ticket and send me a transfer to the airport. The tour is higly recommended. All the people involved were amazing. The hospitality was incredible. Like a women who travel alone is really safe. I will come back again sure! Thanks people your were superb!!

10 Days Discover Turkey Tour *Best Highlights

Our family, my husband, myself and our university-age daughters, had a fabulous time in Turkey. We had great food, accommodations and transportation. The guides were wonderful particularly Rose in Cappadocia who was excellent at sharing the history of this amazing region. It was a special tour for us that we will always remember.

9 Days Discover Turkey Tour *Best Highlights

I had an amazing 9 day tour of Turkey with Ozgur and City of Sultans. From arrival to departure, everything was handled seamlessly. I am normally one to plan my own trips, but due to last minute changes I decided to try a tour company. I am so glad I did. I was able to explore three large regions of Turkey and have zero worries about arranging transportation, hotel, or tour guides. Ozgur took care of everything and was open to communication via whatsapp at anytime. If I had any issues, he was very quick to remedy it, and also helped me arrange covid-19 test prior to departure. I am so thankful for this company for allowing me to have a pleasant, once in a lifetime trip to Turkey. I cannot recommend this company more highly

Reviews of City of Sultans Tours

I had an awesome and unforgettable experience with the City of Sultans! The tours were all jam packed with things to see and do from morning till afternoon. There was a little misunderstanding with lunch on the walking tour of Istanbul but they went over and beyond to make up for it. The hotel in Kusadasi was the best I've had, with a balcony and a front seat view of the coastline and the cruise ships docked right in front of me! ? The authentic Turkish cuisine at lunch were delicious and elaborate with so many choices on the buffet. ? My flight back to Istanbul was delayed from 8:05pm to 10:15pm. By the time we got our bags and left the airport it was already 12 midnight. The representative who coordinated my ride back to the hotel was still there waiting at the gate for me. ? After a long day of touring and traveling, it felt good to have someone else in charge at this point. I would surely be back with family & friends and book another tour with the City of Sultans! I highly recommend the City of Sultans for your first and next Turkish adventure!

Tour was excellent. Everything was coordinated perfectly from transfers to tours to hotels. The tour coordinator Ozgur was extremely responsive and helpful. He made you feel you had a lifeline if you were to need one. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who wants to travel Turkey.

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Treasury sanctions hamas-aligned terrorist fundraising network.

The United States and United Kingdom take coordinated actions against a Hamas-linked fundraiser and its partners.

WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated   two individuals and three entities as key financial facilitators involved in fundraising for Hamas. In the wake of the October 7, 2023 terrorist attack perpetrated by Hamas against Israel, Gaza Now  engaged in fundraising efforts to support Hamas. Gaza Now  and its founder Mustafa Ayash , as well Al-Qureshi Executives  and Aakhirah Limited , and their director Aozma Sultana , partnered on multiple fundraising efforts. This action is being taken as part of a collaborative effort with the United Kingdom’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation, which is implementing sanctions on these same targets. 

“Treasury remains committed to degrading Hamas’ ability to finance its terrorist activities, including through online fundraising campaigns that seek to funnel money directly to the group,” said Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson. “The United States, in close coordination with our British partners, will continue to leverage our tools to disrupt Hamas’ ability to facilitate further attacks.”

The United States and UK have already conducted three coordinated sanctions actions related to Hamas fundraising efforts since October 7, 2023, including a  November 14, 2023 action against Hamas leaders and financiers, a  December 13, 2023 action against additional Hamas financial officials and representatives, and a  January 22, 2024 U.S., UK, and Australia action against additional Hamas financial networks and facilitators of virtual currency transfers.

a HAMAS-aligned fundraising network

After the October 7 terrorist attack, online entity Gaza Now  began a fundraising effort in support of Hamas. OFAC is designating Gaza Now pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of, Hamas, a person whose property and interests in property are blocked pursuant to E.O. 13224. OFAC is designating Gaza Now ’s founder and director, Mustafa Ayash , pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for owning or controlling, directly or indirectly, Gaza Now .

Aozma Sultana  ( Sultana ) is the director and sole officer of Al-Qureshi Executives  and Aakhirah Limited . Sultana and these two companies have given thousands of dollars to Gaza Now  and advertised Gaza Now  as a partner during a joint fundraiser shortly after the October 7 terrorist attack. OFAC is designating Sultana  pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for having materially assisted, sponsored, or provided financial, material, or technological support for, or goods or services to or in support of Gaza Now . OFAC is designating Al-Qureshi Executives  and Aakhirah Limited  pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended, for being owned, controlled, or directed by Sultana .

SANCTIONS IMPLICATIONs

As a result of today’s action, all property and interests in property of the designated persons described above that are in the United States or in the possession or control of U.S. persons are blocked and must be reported to OFAC. In addition, any entities that are owned, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, 50 percent or more by one or more blocked persons are also blocked. Unless authorized by a general or specific license issued by OFAC, or exempt, OFAC’s regulations generally prohibit all transactions by U.S. persons or within (or transiting) the United States that involve any property or interests in property of designated or otherwise blocked persons. 

Furthermore, engaging in certain transactions with persons designated today entails risk of secondary sanctions pursuant to E.O. 13224, as amended. Pursuant to this authority, OFAC can prohibit or impose strict conditions on the opening or maintaining in the United States of a correspondent account or a payable-through account of a foreign financial institution that knowingly conducted or facilitated any significant transaction on behalf of a Specially Designated Global Terrorist.

In addition, non-U.S. financial institutions and other persons that engage in certain transactions or activities with sanctioned entities and individuals may expose themselves to sanctions risk or be subject to an enforcement action. The prohibitions include the making of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services by, to, or for the benefit of any designated person, or the receipt of any contribution or provision of funds, goods, or services from any such person. 

The power and integrity of OFAC sanctions derive not only from OFAC’s ability to designate and add persons to the SDN List, but also from its willingness to remove persons from the SDN List consistent with the law. The ultimate goal of sanctions is not to punish, but to bring about a positive change in behavior. For information concerning the process for seeking removal from an OFAC list, including the SDN List, please refer to  OFAC’s Frequently Asked Question 897 here . For detailed information on  the process to submit a request for removal from an OFAC sanctions list, please click here .

Treasury remains committed to enabling the flow of legitimate humanitarian assistance supporting the basic human needs of vulnerable populations, while continuing to deny resources to malicious actors. Accordingly, OFAC sanctions programs contain  provisions for legitimate humanitarian support to vulnerable populations , including authorizations for certain humanitarian transactions in support of nongovernmental organizations’ activities. For more information, please review  relevant authorizations and guidance on OFAC’s website . On November 14, 2023, OFAC issued a  Compliance Communique  which provides additional guidance for the provision of humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian people.  Click here for more information on the individuals designated today .

Additional Treasury resources on countering the financing of terrorism:

• FinCEN Alert to Financial Institutions to Counter Financing to Hamas and its Terrorist Activities
• 2022 National Terrorist Financing Risk Assessment
• National Strategy for Combatting Terrorist and Other Illicit Financing
• Action Plan to Address Illicit Financing Risks of Digital Assets
• FATF Report: Virtual Assets Red Flag Indicators of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Terrorist Financing Targeting Center

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My name's Arthur Lookyanov, I'm a private tour guide, personal driver and photographer in Moscow, Russia. I work in my business and run my website Moscow-Driver.com from 2002. Read more about me and my services , check out testimonials of my former business and travel clients from all over the World, hit me up on Twitter or other social websites. I hope that you will like my photos as well.

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Soviet Luxury Car GAZ-13 «Chaika» (1959)

Front corner view of the famous Soviet luxury car GAZ-13 «Chaika», shining with chrome parts under glass roof of GUM building on late August evening. It is a 1959 model. The marvelous «Chaika», which translates as seagull (whose shape can be recognized on the front of the car), was frequently used for military parades, as an official car for Soviet leaders and a number of these cars were ordered by KGB authorities.

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Things to Do in Elektrostal, Russia - Elektrostal Attractions

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• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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1. Electrostal History and Art Museum

2. Statue of Lenin

3. Park of Culture and Leisure

4. museum and exhibition center.

5. Museum of Labor Glory

7. Galereya Kino

8. viki cinema, 9. smokygrove.

10. Gandikap

11. papa lounge bar, 12. karaoke bar.

• Statue of Lenin
• Electrostal History and Art Museum
• Park of Culture and Leisure
• Museum and Exhibition Center
• Museum of Labor Glory