You'll want to browse the collections at Mordovian Museum of Fine Arts S.D. Erzya, Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia, and Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture. You can watch performances at Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, Republic of Mordovia State Puppet Theatre, and Mordovian National Drama Theatre if you're interested in local theater. Sights and attractions like Yaushev State Music Theatre, Polezhayev Museum, and Republic Puppet Theatre offer insight into the local culture.