- Full name – Maksym Leonidovich Borodin
- Date of birth – September 7, 1985
- City – Vilniansk (Ukraine)
- Language – Ukrainian
- Activity – singer, songwriter
- Genre – pop
History of the artist’s development
Maksym Borodin is a Ukrainian songwriter and performer, semi-finalist of the popular project “Voice of the Country-12”. The artist’s hometown is Vilniansk (Zaporizhzhya region). Maksym’s childhood was spent in difficult conditions. Together with his younger sister, he grew up under the care of his aunt and grandfather, who became a real support for the boy and actually replaced his father. The singer has maintained this family bond in his adult life – Maksym regularly visits Vilniansk, supports his family and goes on stage there whenever he receives an invitation. It was at a young age that music became a way of self-expression and inner balance for the young man.
Maksym took his first steps as a performer in 2012, when he began singing covers in the open air. Street performances tempered his character and gave him the feeling of a live audience. At the same time, the artist worked hard on his voice, gradually forming a recognizable timbre that thousands of Ukrainians later fell in love with.
Maksym received his education at the Zaporizhzhia Music College named after P. I. Maiboroda, in the conducting and choral department.
Creative path
A real breakthrough in his career was his participation in the 12th season of the show “Voice of the Country”. During blind auditions, Maksym managed to turn the chairs of three coaches around and eventually chose Svyatoslav Vakarchuk as his mentor. This cooperation did not end with the project - the singer continues to turn to the star of Ukrainian rock for advice on new tracks and releases, receiving professional feedback and support. Such a creative dialogue became an important element of Maksym’s development as an independent artist and leader of his own musical direction.
After participating in the show “Voice of the Country”, Maksym Borodin actively participated in concert activities. Together with other participants, he went on a tour in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, organized by Andriy Matsola. In just a month, the singer played six concerts for the Ukrainian military, and also personally drove cars for the front. This period became an important stage for the singer in realizing the role of culture and music in times of trial.
In 2022, Maxim Borodin made his debut in album format. The world saw the full-length album "The Beginning", which included ten songs. The following year, the artist received a real surge in popularity thanks to the hit "If It Were Not for You". The track topped the charts, collecting over 80 million plays on streaming platforms. In 2023, the successful singles "Tell Me" and "The Seagull" were also released, which consolidated Borodin's position on the Ukrainian stage.
In 2024, Maxim presented the duet composition "Without You" in collaboration with Zlata Ognevich. This release added new colors to the artist's creativity and demonstrated his ability to work in tandem with other industry stars. And in 2025, the second full-length album "If It Were Not for You" was released, consisting of 14 tracks. Among the songs on the album is the hit of the same name, as well as the compositions "Hug-Hug", "It's Not Worth It", "Don't Let Go" and other emotional songs.
Style and Creative Development
Today, Maxim Borodin is actively touring, giving concerts in Ukraine and abroad, participating in festivals and constantly working on new material. In the winter of 2025, the artist performed in Poland - with live concerts in Lodz, Krakow and Warsaw.
Maxim Borodin's creative style is sincere pop music with a lyrical and dramatic content. The performer's songs focus on the themes of love, relationships and personal experiences. And the frank lyrics and melody make each composition emotionally close to the listener.
An important place in the artist's life is occupied by Kyiv - a city that became a second home, a space for starting a family and the start of a professional career. It was here that a significant part of the stories that later turned into songs familiar to thousands of fans were born.
Maksym Borodin confidently moves forward, combining personal honesty, professional discipline and lively contact with the audience. The singer's work has already become a noticeable part of modern Ukrainian culture, and each new concert and release only strengthens the artist's status as one of the most expressive representatives of his genre.
Discography:
- "The Beginning";
- "If Not You".
Artist's hits:
- "If Not You";
- "Tell Me";
- "Hug and Hug";
- "Without You" (together with Zlata Ognevich);
- "One";
- "My Country" and others.
Awards and honors
In 2024, the singer was nominated for the YUNA award as "Discovery of the Year".
Interesting facts about the artist:
- Maxim is a caring and attentive father: after long tours, he tries to compensate for the absence by spending time with his family - weekends in nature or trips out of town. If he can't go together, he always brings something special for the children. notes: it is important to maintain a balance between the stage and the family, even despite a busy schedule;
- in the music industry, the artist collaborates with the famous producer Vadim Lysytsia;
- in the repertoire of Maxim Borodin there are bright duet works with popular Ukrainian performers: with Zlata Ognevich in the song "Without You" and with TAYANNA in the composition "Kosatka".
