- Full name - Maksym Leonidovych Borodin
- Date of birth - September 7, 1985
- City - Vilniansk (Ukraine)
- Language - Ukrainian
- Occupation - singer, songwriter
- Genre - pop
The Artist's Journey
Maksym Borodin is a Ukrainian singer-songwriter and a semi-finalist of the popular television project «The Voice of the Country-12». The artist's hometown is Vilniansk (Zaporizhzhia Region). Maksym's childhood was far from easy. Together with his younger sister, he was raised by his aunt and grandfather, who became his greatest support and, in many ways, a father figure. The singer has maintained this close family bond throughout his adult life - Maksym regularly returns to Vilniansk, supports his relatives, and performs there whenever he receives an invitation. It was during his youth that music became his means of self-expression and inner balance.
Maksym took his first steps as a performer in 2012, singing cover songs outdoors. Performing on the streets strengthened his character and gave him invaluable experience connecting with a live audience. At the same time, the artist worked extensively on his voice, gradually developing the distinctive timbre that would later be loved by thousands of Ukrainians.
Maksym graduated from the P. I. Maiboroda Zaporizhzhia Music College, where he studied at the conducting and choral department.
Creative Career
The real breakthrough in his career came with his participation in the twelfth season of «The Voice of the Country». During the blind auditions, Maksym managed to turn the chairs of three coaches and ultimately chose Sviatoslav Vakarchuk as his mentor. Their collaboration did not end with the project - the singer continues to seek advice from the Ukrainian rock star on new tracks and releases, receiving professional feedback and support. This creative dialogue became an important part of Maksym's development as an independent artist and the leader of his own musical direction.
After participating in «The Voice of the Country», Maksym Borodin became actively involved in live performances. Together with other contestants, he joined a charity tour in support of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, organized by Andrii Matsola. In just one month, the singer performed six concerts for Ukrainian service members and personally helped deliver vehicles to the front line. This period became an important stage in understanding the role of culture and music during times of hardship.
In 2022, Maksym Borodin made his full-length album debut. His first studio album, «The Beginning», was released, featuring ten tracks. The following year brought a major surge in popularity thanks to the hit «If It Weren't for You». The song topped music charts and accumulated more than 80 million streams across digital platforms. In 2023, the successful singles «Tell Me» and «Seagull» were also released, further strengthening Borodin's position on the Ukrainian music scene.
In 2024, Maksym released the duet «Without You» together with Zlata Ognevich. The release added new dimensions to the artist's work and demonstrated his ability to collaborate successfully with other stars of the music industry. In 2025, he released his second full-length album, «If It Weren't for You», consisting of 14 tracks. The record includes the title hit as well as the songs «Come Closer, Embrace Me», «It's Not Worth It», «Don't Let Go», and other emotional compositions.
Style and Creative Development
Today, Maksym Borodin actively tours, performs concerts in Ukraine and abroad, participates in festivals, and continuously works on new material. In the winter of 2025, the artist performed in Poland, giving live concerts in Łódź, Kraków, and Warsaw.
Maksym Borodin's creative style is sincere pop music with lyrical and dramatic depth. His songs focus on love, relationships, and personal experiences. Honest lyrics and melodic compositions make every song emotionally relatable to listeners.
Kyiv holds a special place in the artist's life - the city became his second home, the place where he built his family and launched his professional career. It was here that many of the stories later transformed into songs familiar to thousands of fans were born.
Maksym Borodin continues to move forward confidently, combining personal sincerity, professional discipline, and genuine connection with his audience. His music has already become a notable part of contemporary Ukrainian culture, while every new concert and release further strengthens his status as one of the most distinctive artists in his genre.
Discography:
- «The Beginning»;
- «If It Weren't for You».
The Artist's Hit Songs:
- «If It Weren't for You»;
- «Tell Me»;
- «Come Closer, Embrace Me»;
- «Without You» (with Zlata Ognevich);
- «The Only One»;
- «My Country» and others.
Awards and Honors
In 2024, the singer was nominated for the YUNA Award in the «Discovery of the Year» category.
Interesting Facts About the Artist:
- Maksym is a caring and devoted father. After long tours, he always tries to make up for his absence by spending quality time with his family - enjoying weekends in nature or taking trips outside the city. If traveling together is not possible, he always brings his children something special. He emphasizes that maintaining a balance between life on stage and family is essential, despite his demanding schedule;
- within the music industry, the artist collaborates with renowned producer Vadym Lysytsia;
- Maksym Borodin's repertoire includes notable duet collaborations with popular Ukrainian female artists: Zlata Ognevich on the song «Without You» and TAYANNA on the composition «Orca».
