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