From Latin "Piscis primum a capite foetet". The further etymology is unknown. First ecountered in works of Plutarch.
- IPA(key): [ˈrɨbə ɡnʲɪˈjɵd͡z z‿ɡəɫɐˈvɨ]
ры́ба гниёт с головы́ • (rýba gnijót s golový)
- the fish rots from the head (bad leaders harm an organization).