Russia aggressively hikes interest rates

I found this news interesting.

https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/russia-raises-key-rate-65-sharpest-move-since-2014-2021-07-23/

Is the world’s 11th largest economy ahead of the curve and crowd when it comes to managing inflation or does its strengthening currency hinder growth and exports?

Incidentally, South Korea and Australia are ranked 12th and 13th