Russian pumpers usually seem to get right on top of the hydrant, using both a hard suction and a standard flat hose, but the water pressure is normally enough to get water to the pump.
In this photo, either the flat hose valve is still closed or the mains pressure must be negligible.
In this photo, either the flat hose valve is still closed or the mains pressure must be negligible.
Added by Rob Johnson on 18 July 2017.