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 Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, Mordovian National Drama Theatre, 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.