You might want to spend some time browsing the exhibits at Mordovian Republican Fine Arts Museum N.A. Erzia, Polezhayev Museum, or Museum of Mordovian Folk Culture. You can check out the local talent at Mordovia Republic Russian State Drama Theater, Mordovian National Drama Theatre, and Yaushev State Music Theatre. Attractions like Republic Puppet Theatre, Kroshka Children's Theatre and Cinema Center, and Republic of Mordovia State Puppet Theatre highlight Saransk's local culture.