You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia, or Polezhayev Museum. You can check out the local talent at Mordovian National Drama Theatre, Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, and Republic of Mordovia State Puppet Theatre. Attractions like Yaushev State Music Theatre, Republic Puppet Theatre, and Kroshka Children's Theatre and Cinema Center highlight Saransk's local culture.