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, Mordovian National Drama Theatre, and Yaushev State Music Theatre if you're interested in local theater. Sights and attractions like Polezhayev Museum, Republic Puppet Theatre, and Republic of Mordovia State Puppet Theatre offer insight into the local culture.