You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia, Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, or Polezhayev Museum. You can check out the local talent at Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, Mordovian National Drama Theatre, 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.