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