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52-467: Bunin was working upon the story for a long time. After the magazine publication he prepared the text for Pereval anthology, and in it cut several fragments, notably description of a provincial town at noon. The story contained autobiographical elements. A visit to Tolstoyans , a walk over an old Malorossia town, in which Poltava can easily be guessed, a romantic relations with a girl. Tolstoyans described here had their prototypes; Pavlovsky mentioned there

104-803: A cookery school and lottery, and organises National Vegetarian Week in the UK. In the 19th century, various groups in Britain promoted meat-free diets, leading to the formation of the Vegetarian Society in 1847, which later split into the Manchester and London Vegetarian Societies in 1888 before reuniting in 1969, registering as a charity, and continued advocating for vegetarianism through public education and influencing food producers. The Vegetarian Society campaigns to encourage dietary changes, reduce meat consumption, and assist policymakers in developing

156-470: A graduate from Girton College, Cambridge , became the first female editor of the Vegetarian Society's Dietetic Reformer and Vegetarian Messenger . Early vegetarian writers for the Dietetic Reformer and Vegetarian Messenger in the 1870s and 1880s advocated biological evolution and reshaped it into a teleological progress. The Pod , formerly The Vegetarian , is the membership magazine of

208-473: A journal that distributed almost 5,000 copies monthly at a cost of one penny each. The society made available publications on the topic sometimes accompanied by lectures. Following the deaths of Simpson, Brotherton, and their American colleague Alcott, the vegetarian movement experienced a sharp decline. Membership numbers fell significantly during the 1860s and 1870s, with only 125 members remaining by 1870. The London Food Reform Society, founded in 1875 with

260-685: A more compassionate food system. In 1969, the Society introduced the Vegetarian Society Approved trademark. It launched a Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark in 2017. The trademarks are licensed to companies to display on products which contain only vegetarian or vegan ingredients, and also that nothing non-vegetarian or non-vegan was used during the production process. These trademarks can be seen on products in shops and supermarkets and also on dishes in restaurants. In 2022 McDonald's launched their McPlant burger across

312-534: A split from the Swedenborgians . One distinctive feature of the Bible Christians was a belief in a meat-free diet, or ovo-lacto vegetarianism , as a form of temperance . The Concordium was a boarding school near London on Ham Common , Richmond, Surrey, which opened in 1838. Pupils at the school followed a diet completely free of animal products , known today as a vegan diet . The Concordium

364-598: A vegetarian diet was a long-standing topic of debate within the Society. In 1944, Donald Watson , a member of the LVS, suggested creating a separate group for those adhering to a dairy- and egg-free diet. This led to the establishment of The Vegan Society . In the 1950s and '60s, former rivalries were put aside as the MVS and LVS started working together, with many calling for unification. In 1958, their magazines combined to become The British Vegetarian . They reunited in 1969, forming

416-580: Is a social movement based on the philosophical and religious views of Russian novelist Leo Tolstoy (1828–1910). Tolstoy's views were formed by rigorous study of the ministry of Jesus , particularly the Sermon on the Mount . Tolstoy expressed "great joy" that groups of people "have been springing up, not only in Russia but in various parts of Europe, who are in complete agreement with our views." However,

468-695: The Whiteway Colony in Gloucestershire and Stapleton Colony in Yorkshire, both of which are still going today. Although given Whiteway soon abandoned Tolstoy's principles, it has been regarded by many, including Gandhi who visited in 1909, as a failed Tolstoyan experiment. Johannes van der Veer was the key figure in the Dutch Tolstoyan movement, and Tolstoy directly addressed van der Veer's anti-war stances in an 1896 essay. In

520-456: The government which they consider immoral, violent and corrupt. Tolstoy rejected the state (as it only exists on the basis of physical force) and all institutions that are derived from it – the police, law courts and army. Thus, many now regard them as Christian anarchists . Historically, Tolstoy's ideas have had some influence on anarchist thought, specifically on anarcho-pacifism . They were also cited as an inspiration by Mahatma Gandhi in

572-523: The teachings of Jesus , rather than on his miracles or divinity . They attempt to live an ascetic and simple life , preferring to be vegetarian , non-smoking, teetotal and chaste . Tolstoyans are considered Christian pacifists and advocate nonresistance in all circumstances. Tolstoy's understanding of what it means to be Christian was defined by the Sermon on the Mount and summed up in five simple propositions: They do not support or participate in

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624-581: The "Vegetable Diet". In early 1847 a letter to the Truth-Tester proposed the formation of a Vegetarian Society. In response to this letter, William Oldham held what he called a "physiological conference" in July 1847 at the Concordium. Up to 130 attended, including Bible Christian James Simpson , who presented a speech. The conference passed a number of resolutions, including a resolution to reconvene at

676-847: The Committee of Vegetarian Interests was established, comprising members from the two Vegetarian Societies, health food manufacturers, and retailers, to negotiate with the Ministry of Food. During WWII, the blockade of the UK lead to food shortages, and the government became intimately involved in the diet of the civilian population. Food was rationed , with ration coupons becoming a second currency needed to buy all rationed goods. Vegetarians were well-catered for. Anyone who registered as vegetarian with their local Food Office got special ration books. These had no meat ration; instead, there were more ration coupons for cheese, eggs, and nuts. There were about 100,000 people officially registered as vegetarians in

728-523: The First World War after he read his book, The Gospel in Brief . He carried this book with him everywhere and recommended it to others. In particular, the pacifism of Tolstoy was very influential. Alexander Fodor wrote: We know that [Tolstoy's] pacificism, his advocacy of passive resistance to evil through nonviolent means, has had incalculable influence on pacificist movements in general and on

780-506: The LVS and Vegetarian offices moved to the Congregational Memorial Hall , becoming a hub for reform activities. The movement's growth led to specialist societies for children, athletes, and others, with vegetarian restaurants serving as meeting places. In 1889, the LVS created a national Vegetarian Federal Union , despite controversy from the MVS. By 1901, 21 societies had been established, coordinated from 1895 by

832-563: The LVS was raw food advocate Arnold Hills , and other members included Thomas Allinson and Mahatma Gandhi . Members of the LVS were considered more radical than the MVS. The newly independent society's ambitions were laid out in its journal, The Vegetarian , funded by Arnold Hills. Despite challenges, optimism prevailed with plans for a Charing Cross Vegetarian Hotel and Restaurant. Several branches existed, attracting new members in Oxford, Nottingham, Brighton, Guildford, and Reading. In 1889,

884-408: The LVS. In 1920, the MVS hosted a summer school at Arnold House, Llanddulas, attracting around 70 attendees each week. Both societies organised holidays and outings for vegetarians, with the MVS's May meetings remaining popular annual events well after World War II . World War I was a challenging period for vegetarians; no allowance was made for vegetarians in the armed forces. In World War II,

936-714: The London branch were strained due to differing definitions of vegetarianism and conflicts over required approval of "advanced" literature by the Society. In 1888, the London branch split, forming the London Vegetarian Society (LVS), also known as the London Vegetarian Association. After this, the Vegetarian Society was often referred to as the Manchester Vegetarian Society (MVS). The first President of

988-646: The Netherlands two colonies were started, a short-lived one at Bussum in North Holland and a more successful one at nearby Blaricum . The reasons attributed to the failure of Tolstoyan communities across Europe have included the personal incompatibility of the participants and a general lack of practical agricultural experience. One of the prominent followers of Tolstoy was the celebrated philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein . His interest in Tolstoy began in

1040-687: The Society produced the documentary Devour the Earth , written by Tony Wardle and narrated by Paul McCartney . McCartney became a patron of the society in the same year. The Vegetarian Society Awards were inaugurated in 2001 to acknowledge businesses and services that cater to the UK's population of vegetarians . The first ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, with later events at The Waldorf Hotel and The Magic Circle headquarters. These early events, open to members and

1092-597: The Society, leading to extensive research efforts, with results published in major journals, magazines, and newspapers. In 1969, the Society introduced its seedling logo. In 1986, they introduced a scheme allowing manufacturers to use their logo on foods that met their strict vegetarian guidelines. Their accreditation criteria states that the food must be: free from animal flesh, slaughterhouse byproducts, and cross-contamination with non-vegetarian products; not tested on animals; only GMO-free and free-range eggs (with specific humane standards) are used. This initiative led to

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1144-403: The UK during WWII. Meat rations during the war were very small (in order to increase the food supply; see trophic level ). Many meals had to be vegetarian, and the government promoted vegetarian recipes. The whole population ate much more cereals and vegetables, and much less meat. Many retained wartime eating habits after the war. There was also great public interest in nutrition and diets, and

1196-493: The UK which is accredited with the Vegetarian Society Approved vegan trademark. National Vegetarian Week is the charity's flagship event. It started in 1992 as a single day and was expanded into a full week. The Vegetarian Society Cookery School runs leisure classes in vegetarian and vegan cooking. It collaborates with various charities and community groups to provide tailored cookery courses. The school offers training for professional chefs and individuals seeking new careers in

1248-559: The Vegetarian Society and continues to be produced three times a year. The Vegetarian Society has had several notable patrons. Rose Elliot , who became a patron in 2002, is an author of over fifty vegetarian cookbooks and received an MBE in 1999. Actor Jerome Flynn became a patron after adopting a vegetarian lifestyle at 18. Musician Paul McCartney and his late wife Linda became patrons in 1995. Fashion designer Stella McCartney and photographer Mary McCartney joined their parents as patrons. Television presenter Wendy Turner-Webster ,

1300-697: The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom. Their headquarters were established at Parkdale, Altrincham , Greater Manchester. The organisation became a registered charity in September of that year. In the 1950s, Frank Wokes founded the Vegetarian Nutritional Research Centre in Watford, working closely with the Society to promote research on vegetarian nutrition and health. The centre was eventually absorbed by

1352-459: The associate membership, Newman commented: It occurs to me to ask whether certain grades of profession might not be allowed within our Society, which would give to it far greater material support, enable it to circulate its literature, and at the same time retain the instructive spectacle of a select band of stricter feeders... Yet, as our Society is at present (1871) constituted, all those friendly are shut out... But if they entered as Associates in

1404-436: The author also thought it was a mistake to create a specific movement or doctrine after him, urging individuals to listen to their own conscience rather than blindly follow his. In regard to a letter he received from an adherent, he wrote: To speak of "Tolstoyism," to seek guidance, to inquire about my solution of questions, is a great and gross error. There has not been, nor is there any "teaching" of mine. There exists only

1456-622: The author's influence in his country of birth. However, with Vladimir Chertkov (1854–1936) as a key promoter of Tolstoy's ideas, a movement started over the 1890s. The movement continued to grow after the writer's death and was at its strongest in the years immediately following the revolutions of 1917 with agricultural communities established in the provinces of Smolensk , Tver , Samara , Kursk , Perm and Kiev . The Tolstoyan communities that proliferated between 1917 and 1921 were eventually wiped out or stripped of their independence as collectivisation and ideological purges got under way in

1508-633: The background of growing concern about the environment, animal rights, and food safety the society has flourished in recent decades." In 2024, the Vegetarian Society announced a rebrand. It has a new logo, rebranded magazine and website. In the same year, the Society moved its head office to Ancoats , Manchester. The Vegetarian Society first published The Vegetarian Messenger (1849–1860). It became The Dietetic Reformer and Vegetarian Messenger (1861–1897), The Vegetarian Messenger and Health Review (1898–1952), The Vegetarian (1953–1958) and The British Vegetarian (1959–1971). In 1885, Beatrice Lindsay,

1560-435: The catering industry on vegetarian standards. In 2017, the Vegetarian Society launched Veggie Lotto, the first vegetarian and vegan lottery in the UK. Tickets are priced at £1, with 50p allocated to the society. Funds raised support training for caterers, free courses for community groups and vulnerable individuals, and the promotion of vegetarian and vegan food. Historian Ina Zweiniger-Bargielowska has noted that "against

1612-537: The effects of eating less meat. The 1950s saw a significant rise in the popularity of vegetarian cuisine. Walter Fleiss, who owned the well-known Vega restaurant near Leicester Square in London, successfully lobbied for the inclusion of a vegetarian category in the Salon Culinaire Food Competition. Sponsored by the Society, this event and subsequent ones brought vegetarianism into mainstream awareness. The inclusion of eggs and dairy in

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1664-573: The end of September. On 30 September 1847 the meeting which had been planned at the Physiological Conference took place at Northwood Villa Hydropathic Institute in Ramsgate . Joseph Brotherton , MP for Salford , and a Bible Christian chaired. James Simpson was elected president of the society, Concordist William Oldham elected treasurer, and Truth-Tester editor William Horsell elected secretary. The name "Vegetarian Society"

1716-634: The food sector through its Professional Chef's Diploma program. In the 19th century a number of groups in Britain actively promoted and followed meat-free diets. Key groups involved in the formation of the Vegetarian Society were members of the Bible Christian Church , supporters of the Concordium , and readers of the Truth-Tester journal. The Bible Christian Church was founded in 1809 in Salford by Reverend William Cowherd after

1768-635: The formation of his own philosophy of nonviolence from both Jainism and Hinduism . Leon Trotsky summed up Tolstoy's social philosophy, on the basis of his writings, in five "programmatic theses": The vegetarian movement started in Europe in the 19th century. The first Vegetarian Society was founded in Manchester in 1847. Tolstoy became a prominent influence on the movement. He became vegetarian, along with his two daughters, in 1885. His relevant essay The First Step (1891), and others were promoted by vegetarian societies internationally. His vegetarianism

1820-484: The future. Salt emphasised rejecting unhealthy, expensive, and unwholesome food rather than just animal products. Francis William Newman served as president of the Vegetarian Society from 1873 to 1883. He made an associate membership possible for people who were not completely vegetarian, such as those who ate chicken or fish . Newman was critical of raw food vegetarianism which he rejected as fanatical. He believed that abstinence from meat, fish and fowl should be

1872-501: The help of Martin Nunn, an advocate of cooperation and industrial reform, held free bi-monthly lectures and debates at Franklin Hall, attracting increasing audiences due to support from eager young men and notable food reformers. The Society's Food Reform Magazine subtly criticised the Vegetarian Society in Manchester for not being supportive enough. While Manchester believed its organisation

1924-402: The inclusion of eggs, dairy products, and honey in their diet based on biblical teachings. They had no plans to reduce the consumption of these animal products. In contrast, Henry Stephens Salt argued in his 1885 work A Plea for Vegetarianism that the main goal of vegetarians should be to abolish flesh-meat while acknowledging that dairy and eggs were also unnecessary and could be eliminated in

1976-598: The late 1920s. Colonies, such as the Life and Labor Commune , relocated to Siberia to avoid being liquidated. Several Tolstoyan leaders, including Yakov Dragunovsky (1886-1937), were put on trial and then sent to the Gulag prison camps. In England John Coleman Kenworthy of the Brotherhood Church established a colony at Purleigh , Essex in 1896. This community closed a few years later but its residents spawned

2028-612: The loss of the Food Reform Society's subscription list interest, office closure, and establishment of an independent auxiliary. W. J. Monk was its president. The Vegetarian Society's London Auxiliary became an independent body under the name London Vegetarian Society in 1888. From its founding, the Society was primarily influenced by members of the Bible Christian Church in Salford, who advocated for

2080-401: The lowest grade... they might be drawn on gradually, and would swell our funds, without which we can do nothing. If anybody said that I should die if I did not take beef tea or mutton, even on medical advice, I would prefer death. That is the basis of my vegetarianism. ― Mahatma Gandhi , to the London Vegetarian Society on 20 November 1931 Relations between the Society in Manchester and

2132-685: The one eternal universal teaching of the Truth, which for me, for us, is especially clearly expressed in the Gospels ...I advised this young lady to live not by my conscience, as she wished, but by her own. Tolstoyans ( Russian : Толстовцы , Tolstovtsy ) identify themselves as Christians , but do not generally belong to an institutional Church . Tolstoy was a harsh critic of the Russian Orthodox Church , leading to his excommunication in 1901. Tolstoyans tend to focus more on following

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2184-408: The only thing the Society advocates and that it should not be associated with other reform ideas. He was also against the abandonment of salt and seasonings. Under Newman's presidency the Society flourished as income, associates and members increased. From 1875 to 1896 membership for the Society rose to 2,159 and associate membership 1,785. Around 1897 its membership was about 5,000. In regard to

2236-579: The philosophical and social views and programs of Mahatma Gandhi , Martin Luther King , and Cesar Chavez . Another prominent follower of Tolstoy's teachings was Dorothy Day , an American social activist, and a founder of the pacifist Catholic Worker Movement . Vegetarian Society The Vegetarian Society of the United Kingdom ( VSUK ) is a British registered charity . It campaigns for dietary changes, licenses Vegetarian Society Approved trademarks for vegetarian and vegan products, runs

2288-425: The public, included fundraising activities such as celebrity auctions and raffles, with prizes donated by vegetarian-friendly companies, to support the Society's educational initiatives. In 2003, the Society launched a "Fishconception" campaign after a survey revealed that many restaurants, canteens, and hospitals mistakenly believed that vegetarians eat fish. The campaign aimed to correct this misconception and guide

2340-532: The vegetarians usually highlighted the physical strength and sporting abilities of vegetarians. Mohandas Karamchand (later Mahatma) Gandhi set up a cooperative colony called Tolstoy Farm near Johannesburg , South Africa, having been inspired by Tolstoy's ideas. The colony comprising 1,100 acres (4.5 km ) was funded by the Gandhian Hermann Kallenbach and placed at the disposal of the satyagrahis from 1910. Ernest Howard Crosby

2392-486: The widespread use of vegetarian symbols on food packaging. In 1982, The Vegetarian Society launched The Cordon Vert Cookery School, a leading vegetarian culinary academy. In 1991, the Society hosted the first National Vegetarian Week, an event that has been held nearly every year since, gaining significant media attention and attracting many to vegetarianism. Vegfest, introduced in 1997, is an annual celebration in central Manchester, drawing thousands of attendees. In 1995,

2444-573: Was Drozhin, a village teacher who died in 1892 after serving in a disciplinarian battalion for his refusal to serve in the army (as describe in The Life of Bunin , p. 85) Several scenes and details of the story Bunin used in Chapter 27 of Part V of The Life of Arseniev . This article about a short story (or stories) published in the 1900s is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Tolstoyan The Tolstoyan movement

2496-750: Was a notable Tolstoyan in the United States. He was a supporter of the Christian Commonwealth Colony in Columbus, Georgia , which was established in 1896 by a number of Christian socialists and comprised 932 acres (3.77 km ). The residents were also influenced by the views of Henry George and Edward Bellamy . In Russia censorship meant that many of Tolstoy's non-fiction works in the 1880s and 1890s were published abroad first, either in Russian or in translation, delaying

2548-498: Was also called Alcott House, in honour of American education and food reform advocate Amos Bronson Alcott . The Truth-Tester was a journal which published material supporting the temperance movement . In 1846 the editorship was taken over by William Horsell , operator of the Northwood Villa Hydropathic Institute in Ramsgate . Horsell gradually steered the Truth-Tester towards promotion of

2600-526: Was chosen for the new organisation by a unanimous vote. The Vegetarian Society's first full public meeting was held in Manchester the following year, attracting 265 members aged 14 to 76, with 232 attending the dinner following the meeting. In 1853 it already had 889 members. In 1849, London's vegetarians gathered and resolved to enhance the spread of vegetarianism in the capital. Consequently, in September 1849, they launched The Vegetarian Messenger ,

2652-402: Was part of a Christian philosophy of non-violence that he developed. At that time, vegetarian restaurants were few, and they often served as meeting spaces for Tolstoyans, and other social reformers. The movement was mostly ovo-lacto vegetarian at the time. According to the medical science at the time, mostly influenced by German medicine, vegetarianism was seen as unhealthy. On the other hand,

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2704-505: Was sufficient, London vegetarians, often new converts, disagreed and considered relocating the national offices to London. Debates in 1882 and 1883 on expanding to a national scope faced criticism due to potential hostility and funding issues. The Society briefly renamed itself the National Food Reform Society until October 1885 when the Vegetarian Society paid its debts and made it an auxiliary in London. This led to

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