верхи не могут, низы не хотят in Russian

IPA: [vʲɪrˈxʲi nʲɪ‿ˈmoɡʊt | nʲɪˈzɨ nʲɪ‿xɐˈtʲat] Forms: верхи́ не мо́гут [canonical], низы́ не хотя́т [canonical], verxí ne mógut [romanization], nizý ne xotját [romanization] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: Literally, “the upper classes should be unable to rule and govern in the old way, the lower classes should not want to live in the old way”. From the principle outlined in the work “May Day Action by the Revolutionary Proletariat” (1913) by Vladimir Ulyanov-Lenin. Head templates: {{head|ru|phrase|head=верхи́ не мо́гут, низы́ не хотя́т}} верхи́ не мо́гут, низы́ не хотя́т • (verxí ne mógut, nizý ne xotját)

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    }
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  "etymology_text": "Literally, “the upper classes should be unable to rule and govern in the old way, the lower classes should not want to live in the old way”. From the principle outlined in the work “May Day Action by the Revolutionary Proletariat” (1913) by Vladimir Ulyanov-Lenin.",
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    }
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"верхи не могут, низы не хотят" meaning in Russian

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