In the film 's novelization , he was renamed Nicholai Sokolov .
The character was adapted for the film Resident Evil : Apocalypse , although the film features a more heroic depiction of Nikolai , which differs from the game 's original antagonistic portrayal of the character .
In the film 's novelization , Nikolai was renamed Nicholai Sokolov .
The character was adapted for the film Resident Evil : Apocalypse , although the film features a more heroic depiction of Nikolai , which differs from the game 's original antagonistic portrayal of the character .