MORDOVIA

Located in the Volga region, Mordovia is a little-known republic of Russia, yet rich in a unique cultural identity. Half populated by the Mordvins, a Finno-Ugric people, this region offers a fascinating blend of ancient traditions and Russian modernity.

Beyond its capital, Saransk, which combines Soviet heritage with architectural renewal, Mordovia enchants with its small villages, dense forests, and folk festivals where traditional Mordvin songs still resonate.

Rarely explored but full of surprises, the homeland of sculptor Stepan Erzia is an ideal gateway to discover another side of Russia, between pristine nature and hidden culture, just a short distance from Moscow.