You'll want to browse the collections at Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture, Mordovian Museum of Fine Arts S.D. Erzya, and 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. At Yaushev State Music Theatre, Republic Puppet Theatre, and Kroshka Children's Theatre and Cinema Center, you'll experience some of the local culture.