You can check out the local talent at Elista Municipal Satire Theater, Kalmyk National Basangov Musical Drama and Comedy Theater, and Republican Russian Drama and Comedy Theater. Attractions like Palmov Kalmykia Republican Museum of Local Lore and Republican Theater for Young Spectators highlight the local culture. Chess City, Syakyusn Syume Temple, and Kalmykia State Art Gallery are a few additional nearby sights.