Born in the town of Rybinsk, Yaroslavl region. Member of the Union of artists of Russia since 1993. From 1979 to 1984 he studied at the Palekh art school. Teacher - V. I. Golov. In 1984-1989 he worked at the Palekh art-production workshops. Themes of works: literature, genre scenes. Participant of exhibitions since 1988. The work of O. V. Kolygina (Malev) is stored in the State Museum of Palekh art.