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