You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, Mordovian Museum of Fine Arts S.D. Erzya, and Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia. You can watch performances at Mordovian National Drama Theatre, Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, and Republic of Mordovia State Puppet 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.