Макс Барских [Max Barskih] (born 8 March, 1990 as Николай Бортник [Nikolay Bortnik]) is a singer from Kherson, Ukraine. After graduating he moved to Kiev where he entered the Music Academy for pop singers. In 2008 he entered the second season of Ukranian Star Factory and became finalist. Max's debut album 1: Max Barskih was released in late 2009.