Actually this topic is kind of signature for Tolstoy. There's even a special word for that: "толстовство"[1].
On the other hand, the word "толстовство" and especially "толстовец" (that is somebody, who is participating in Tolstoyan movement) has somewhat derogatory connotation in Russian today. Not without a reason, I guess. Many have been noticing that Tolstoy is kind of a "poser" and often his words contradict his actions, aren't honest — quite often nothing more than beautiful words, actually.
I, personally, agree with many of these criticisms, so I don't consider Tolstoy the best teacher and inspirer of that matter.