You'll want to browse the collections at Mordovian Museum of Fine Arts S.D. Erzya, Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, and Polezhayev Museum. You can check out the local talent at Republic of Mordovia State Puppet Theatre, Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, and Mordovian National Drama Theatre. At Yaushev State Music Theatre, Republic Puppet Theatre, and Kroshka Children's Theatre and Cinema Center, you'll experience some of the local culture.